Pollen8 is a simple abstract strategy game in which two players try to capture the opponent's piece. Both players have 19 pieces, divided into two types: the pollen (4 pieces) and pollinators ( 2 ants, 3 lady bugs, and 10 bees). All pieces are red on one side and black on the other. The players start by placing first the pollen pieces on the center of the...
PolyDots is an abstract strategy game and brainteaser for 1-4 players, aged 5+. Using 13-sided tiles called polykites, players align and connect tiles to claim territory with coins matching simple math outcomes. COMPONENTS 30 polykite tiles 80 coins 2 dice. GOAL: Score the highest points by claiming tiles. SETUP: Shuffle the tiles and place face down...
In this abstract strategy game, each turn you add a tile to the table matching up at least one section with the previously laid tiles. Each section on the outer perimeter is worth a point so try to surround your opponents tiles to reduce their score, or try to create an enclosed area where scores are doubled. Place your tiles carefully, to out maneuver...
The biggest board gaming convention in the world is coming to your city, and local leaders want to develop a new city park to celebrate the event. They have solicited designs from the most prestigious firms in town to see who can plan the best park according to the demands of the local population. You, as a representative of one of these firms, must manage...
After your success designing a park to celebrate your local board game convention, you have been called upon to design parks for cities around the globe as they prepare to host their own conventions. You may have experience, but with a limited budget you must be precise as you seek to fulfill the exotic demands of each city. Grab your passport and your...
The biggest board gaming convention in the world is coming to your city, and local leaders want to develop a new city park to celebrate the event. They have solicited designs from the most prestigious firms in town to see who can plan the best park according to the demands of the local population. You, as a representative of one of these firms, must manage...
Polypods are imaginary creatures that have poisonous core body segments that tie together their numerous feet. Their life depends on their having at least as many feet as body parts. The game of Polypods is an abstract game based on these creatures that is played on the intersections a Snub-square grid board. As the polypods grow or shrink, the roles of...
Pond is a combinatorial abstract game similar to Tak and Go. Players place, move, and transform pieces on a square grid to create connected lines of matching symbols. Pieces are removed from the board and scored when matches are made. Each piece is three-sided, and when transformed, pieces always advance through the three faces in the same order: Egg to...