Pentago couldn’t be simpler; it’s Connect 4 with a twist, literally. Similar to regular Connect 4, players place marbles on the board attempting to get theirs in a row. With Pentago you’re aiming for 5 in a row. The twist is, after placing a marble on the board, the player then also twists one of […]
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Sherlock, the Game Where Memory and Deduction are “Elementary”!
Simple to learn and play, Sherlock is a memory game where correctly remembering a clue will lead you to the next clue, and then the next, and so on. So long as your memory holds you can keep following the clues to win cards. Each player’s turn begins with the player to their right taking […]
Kubb! Viking Chess
If there’s one thing the Scandinavians got right, it’s games for the outdoors. Kubb is no exception. Kubb (Pronounced KOOb), Â is an ancient strategy game often referred to as ‘Viking Chess’. It’s a team game, for 2-12 players, with the aim is to knock over all the opponents Kubbs (small wooden blocks) and finish by […]
High Bounce Ball Making Kit
Over the Christmas break, I had family up in Brisbane visiting. It was Christmas Eve when my Mum came home with the High Bounce Ball Kit that she’d bought for herself. “Right”, she exclaimed, “you’re all helping me make some of these! No exceptions!” After the initial bemusement, we cracked the packaging and dug in. […]
The Amazing Flying Aerobie
I loved my Frisbee when I was a kid. My friends and I would spend ages up at the local park, throwing it about. I seemed to spend most of my time chasing my mate’s dodgy throws. In hindsight, I wonder if I was me with the better throw, or maybe they were pranksters, sending me […]
Sheriff of Nottingham
While more a party game than a strategy game, Sheriff of Nottingham has plenty going for it and more than a few tactics are required. During the game, each player takes on the role of the Sheriff twice while at all other times they are one of 5 Merchants. To start each round the Gameplay […]