Surakarta

About this game

A strategy game originating in Java. The game includes circular paths which loop around the corners of the board. In order to make a capture, a piece must loop around one or more of the circular paths before moving onto a space occupied by an enemy piece.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 6 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.