Darter (2004)

About this game

Darter is a quick strategy boardgame in which the players place tiles to affect the movement of 'darters', trying to destroy their opponent's base while protecting their own. There are two categories of tiles; Impact tiles, which alter the course of the darter when struck; and Proximity tiles, which affect the darter when it passes through the tile's active squares. Darter was showcased at GenCon SoCal 2004. Re-implemented by: Dragons of Kir

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.