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Compendium

A treasure chest of abstract strategy games.

Requirements

<30
2-3
12+

Description

In this one box you'll find a collection of better-known (and lesser-known) games of abstract strategy, including printed rules, game pieces, and reversible game mats (also available separately.)

Lasca - 1911 paired with Dox - 1959, also includes rules for The Man in the Moon - 1890, and Three Musketeers - 1969

Hex Draughts - 1881 paired with Shan-Tu - 1893

Dragon Gate - 1970 paired with Bushi - 1970

Blockade - 1870 paired with Escort - 1955

Trio - 1917 paired with Druids - 1938

Politics - 1893 paired with Nine Men's Morris - traditional

Kastellet - 1892 paired with Queen's Guard - 1843

Chess-kers - 1969 paired with Brandub - traditional

Flagship - 1944 paired with Breakthru - 1965

Diamond Checkers - 1948 paired with Ringo - 1915

Tagalong - 1950 paired with Checkers - traditional

Hex - 1942 paired with Camelot - 1930

Siege - 1803 paired with The Royal Garrison - 1861, also includes rules for the traditional games of Fox & Geese and Solitaire.

Diamond Game - 1893 paired with Halma - 1884

NOTE: Due to The Game Crafter discontinuing their boxes, this game is now published without a box.

Catamount Games is dedicated to making available those traditional, abstract, or obscure games that have been neglected or short-shrifted in today's marketplace. For more detailed information on any of these games, click the links to the right for "Free Downloads" and "More Info."

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Average Rating 1 reviews
Publish Date August 17, 2014
Edition First
Department Games
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Why buy this?

  • Simple, accessible rules
  • Over 30 games all in one box
  • If you don't like one game, try another!

Notes

  • This game does not come in a box.

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