Abstract Strategy Games
In abstract strategy games, players know the entire game state at all times, and random generators such as dice are not used. Abstract strategy games are probably the oldest and most widespread form of entertainment known to humankind. Proof of that are the myriad ancient game boards and game pieces found by archeologists all over the globe. The "Strategy" game genre covers a broad range of different games and many sub-genres, ranging from war games such as "Axis & Allies" and "Risk", to fantasy games such as "The Lord Of The Rings", and everything in between.
24/7 The Game $24.95 24/7 the Game is an exciting strategy game that combines elements of luck and skill. Using durable plastic tiles on a full color game board, players take turns laying tiles on a 7×7 grid and score points for adjacent tiles that create runs, sets and sums of 24 or 7. In 24/7, players score for combinations of tiles in four directions. While the importance of tile placement and strategy is key to winning, the element of luck magnifies as the combinations of tiles take shape in all four directions. Play a tile and score points or block your opponent from scoring. In 24/7 the Game by playing the right balance between offensive and defensive placement, you’ll keep your opponents on their toes and rack up the points. 24/7 has an ingenious mechanic that constantly changes the landscape of the game board. No matter how many times you play, no two games are ever the same.
Wayfinder $24.95 A typhoon terrifies four travelling tribes and tosses them upon a group of tropical islands. As your tribe's Wayfinder, it is your task to transport your tribesmen to villages by setting sail on a series of voyages. Creating villages gains you honor and prestige among the tribes. The Wayfinder that shows the best seamanship will sail to victory.
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QUORIDOR $29.99 Quoridor is an award winning strategy game for two to four players! Move your wooden pawn across the board to the opposite side, as your opponent puts up wooden fence pieces, blocking your path. Can you get your pawn across and block your opponent from doing the same? The path is different each time you play!
QUARTO! $29.99 Quarto is the world's most award-winning game! Players take turns trying to line up four pieces sharing the same attributes. Problem solving skills and strategic planning soon come into play as it is your opponent who chooses which piece you play, not you!
RUMIS $29.99 Rumis is an exciting game of three-dimensional strategy based on the amazing architecture of the ancient Inca! Using irregular blocks of stone in a variety of shapes and sizes, the Inca built monumental architectural marvels that have withstood the test of time. In the game of Rumis (meaning "stones" in ancient Quechua) players begin constructing a building one stone at a time, strategically placing their stones to prevent opponents from having the most visible colored stones. Construction is limited by the shape and height of the building and by the number of players. Each stone placed must touch at least one face of the same color, but not extend beyond the plan’s height limitations. The player with the most stones visible from above at the end is the winner! Rumis is a winner of the National Competition Award from Mensa Select.
3 STONES $29.99 Three Stones is a wonderful game of luck and strategy! The game is played by randomly drawing a glass stone from the pouch and playing it in the same row or column as your opponent's last stone. Line up three glass stones in a row, across, up-and-down, or diagonally and you score. You must play whatever stone you draw - your color, your opponent's color, or the clear stones that count for you both! Balanx GAMES Magazine Best Abstract Strategy Game 1997
Before each move, the Balanx board is tilted in the direction of the opponent. As a result, the 20 solid glass marbles roll into new and interesting positions. The winner will be the player who can keep his eye on the rapidly changing situation, and move his marbles to his finishing corner.
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DVONN is a challenging stacking game with very simple rules. It is played with 3 red DVONN pieces, 23 white pieces, and 23 black pieces. The players must try to control as many pieces as possible by building stacks, preferably by jumping on top of their opponent's pieces. While doing so, pieces and stacks must remain linked to the red DVONN pieces. If not, they are out of the game! When no more moves can be made, each player puts their stacks on top of each other. The player with the highest stack wins the game!
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