When is that last time you found a new game that was the same class as checkers or chess?

These are games that have stood the test of time and have remained popular. We think that Gobblet is of this class. Gobblet is a board game for 2 players. It takes minutes to learn and presents the players with a strategy game that will both entertain and challenge.

The game is similar to tic-tac-toe in that the winning player must get four pieces on the board forming a line vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Unlike tic-tac-toe, the playing pieces consist of three sets of four nesting cups(like the Russian nesting dolls), each played one at a time. You may block the opponent by either moving a piece onto the board, moving a piece already on the board, or by "gobbling" the opponents piece by placing a larger diameter piece over a smaller diameter piece. Click here for full rules in PDF format

The idea of gobbling up another piece is new enough to be hard to remember, and the strategic implications are far more profound than you would think. It's also hard to remember that when determining four-in-a-row, size doesn't matter. The widest cylinders are impervious to being gobbled, and hence of the most strategic value, and also hence, they tend to get moved around a lot. However, when you move a cylinder, you may very well uncover a piece you've previously gobbled, inadvertently giving your opponent a four-in-a-row victory.

This game is winning award after award. It is especially attractive for parents looking for an educational non violent game. We think this will be a must have game for the home and/or cottage.

Features

• All wood construction (birch)
• Self storage for pieces inside the box
• 24 pieces
• Illustrated rules
• 2 players - 7 to adult
• Minutes to learn
• Games last 10 to 20 minutes
• Highly addictive!
• Excellent non violent game

Cost is $39.99 (CDN)

Now available in store. Pickup in Perth and Ottawa.