Malta

A card game with a simple goal: To be the last one in play, not having lost. You lose either if you have no cards after the draw phase or cannot move during the Move Phase. If you must take your piece off the board, keep your cards in case you are re-invited. If a layout of 7x7 spots you start on one of the starting spots. In the draw phase you draw cards equal to the number of the spot you stand on. Then you play half of your cards, rounded up and resolve the effects. Finally, you move your piece one spot according to the arrows. If you meet another piece, you must pay tax to the owner according to the spot number. If you then have no cards left, you also have lost.

Position game with cards * 2-6 players, ages 8 and up * Designer: Tim Mierzejewski * Art: Tim Mierzejewski, Archon Creative Design * ca. 30 min * ZMG4056, Z-Man, USA, 2010 * Z-Man Games * www-zmangames.com