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SIX-BY-SIXTM ...a trilogy of game systems and solitaires
 $95
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Left to right above: Christopher's deluxe checkers play Hmm..., where your disks slide from edge to interior and seek to get 4 in a row. For Reveal, checkers start face down and reveal whose they are, one by one. When only your color remains, you win.
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LEAP®...jumping games and solitaires
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VOIDTM
invented by Michael Waitsman
The sculpted 4x4 grid serves for five progressively more complex game themes. Pieces have single or double arrows. They point, respectively, one or two spaces away, thereby directing the opponent's moves or blocking spaces. The two kinds of solitaires involve knight's moves or arrow tours. Michael's fine sense of design turned the grid diagonal on the board for distinctive visual appeal. Pieces reverse to blank checkers and may be used as "nulls". Of enduring play value for 1 or 2 players, ages 8 to adult. Also available in "softpack" style with flat acrylic checkers.
  
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QUANTUMTM created by Peter Aleff A Games 100 selection, 1985.  First published in 1984, Quantum has been a Kadon exclusive since 1987. In Quantum, Peter introduced a unique random-start idea: shake the contoured board to scatter the weighted counters to land where they may. There are two different games to play: connect opposite sides of the board with your 10 pieces, or capture the 4 central cups. The pieces first fall blank side up. Reverse them as you play to reveal their true character and strengths: circles move one step at a time; stars stride along like chess queens. Genuine mahogany frame holds the 10½" molded playing tray. For 2 to 4 players, ages 10 to adult. $35
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Guest appearance! SCOOZIETM ...invented and produced by Rich Maiers, crafted by Kadon This football simulation game of running and passing plays uses an intricate abstract board design with two overlapping networks of spaces and routeways. The Offensive team has 1 ball, 8 guards, 2 receivers, and 1 runner (ball carrier). The Defensive team has 11 tackles. The Offense scores points by advancing the ball carrier on the board. Strategically placed tackles can block routeways, and blocking moves will freeze pairs of pieces in close contact. The turned-wood pieces, designed by Kadon, are sculptured to fit together compactly. The rule structure is rather more complex than most boardgames, but the 12-page rulebook is well illustrated and clearly written. Handcrafted wood board is 16", silkscreened in stadium green. Recommended for 2 players, ages 12 to adult.
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Guest Appearance! FLUXX® ... created by Andy Looney This unpredictable strategy game of ever-changing rules is a total delight. The 84-card deck has four kinds of cards: Action, Goal, Keeper and New Rule. Players collect Keeper cards to have what the Goal specifies, but a New Rule could change your number of Keepers, or the number of cards you draw, or even the Goal. New rules go into effect immediately, and self-referentially. The witty cards are lots of laughs. Play your cards in careful sequence, since changes bring frequent cascade effects. For 2 to 6 players, ages 10 to adult. We have all these versions:
Fluxx 3.0 with 25% all-new cards is officially out of print (see new Fluxx 3.1 below) and only while our supply lasts, New! Fluxx 3.1 is the latest version, with 12 card tweaks and 7 box changes, $14
New! EcoFluxx, 84 environmentally themed cards, hilarious and educational, with simply beautiful artwork and a heartfelt message, $12
New! FamilyFluxx, 56 cards, 17 ways to win, age 6 up. It's the slimmed-down, brightened-up version of Fluxx with simpler Rules, color Keepers, and neat new family-oriented Bonuses for kids, parents and grandparents — fun for the whole family! Same cardback as regular Fluxx for seamless deck mixing, $8
New! Spanish Fluxx, 56 cards, 17 ways to win, age 6 up. It's the lively, Spanish-language version of Fluxx — fun for the whole family, Spanish speakers, Spanish learners, classrooms and clubs! $8
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GEMSTONESTM ... invented by P. R. Chase, styled by Kate Jones Runner-up, best abstract strategy games, A strategy game of selective acquisition! The modular gameboard consists of 15 black acrylic hexagon rings, 3" diameter, arranged as shown. Each "cave" holds two gems drawn at random from the velvet bag. Your goal is to collect 3 different types of gems on each turn, from three caves adjacent in a straight line. A wild card (clear stone) lets you collect a fourth, or alter the board. Six kinds of gems (102 in all) with varying values and quantities to collect with careful planning. Refill the caves from the bag after each turn and mark the harvested hollows with 3 black stones. At least one of your three caves must contain a black stone. Tally your hoard when the bag is empty. Most novel feature—the current player nominates who plays next! Don't worry, each player gets a turn in every round. Here are the full rules. Fascinating play for 1 to 5 players, ages 8 to adult. |
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PEARL FISHERTM ... invented by Ferenc Palinkas, styled by Kate Jones Pearl Fisher is an elegant synergy of abstract strategy and memory games. Two gameboards in one — square grid on one side, a hex grid on the flip side. Beautifully handcrafted 11½" boards are laser-engraved. The "pearls" are glass marbles. Move pearls and cover them with shells. Can you uncover the right color of pearl? Average playing time, 10 to 20 minutes. Three different game themes and three solitaire challenges. Includes 9 pearls each of 3 colors plus 9 "shells" and a felt slipcase. Engrossing play for 1 or 2 players, ages 10 to adult.
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Leap includes five jumping and number games and four categories of solitaires, including knights' moves, magic squares and Wade Philpott's "Leap Solitaire," cited in Oxford University Press' The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire.
Leap includes five jumping and number games, and four categories of jumping and number puzzles to play on the 6x6 grid. Activities with chess knights' moves and magic squares are especially interesting. A major section is devoted to 