Splits

Splits is an abstract game: Besiege the opposing towers and block their movements.

In this game the board is made up from several parts, each of the players receive four of the 8 parts – each comprising four hexagons – and alternate in placing them. Newly placed board parts must touch one already placed at some spot. Players alternate in splitting one of their stacks and moving the top part. The rules are: At least one piece must remain in place and at least one piece must be moved. The movement is done straight ahead over one of the edges of the starting spot and as far as possible or as far as you want. The move ends in front of an obstacle or the border of the board. When a stack is blocked in all directions it cannot be split anymore. When a player cannot split any of his stacks he has lost the game.

Abstract placement game * 2 players, ages 8 and up * Designer: Francesco Rotta * 90406 2, Jactalea, France, 2010 *** Jactalea * www.jactalea.com