Lotus (1998)

About this game

Players attempt to maneuver their playing pieces (10 in the two-player version, six in the three- or four-player game) from the start area along the game track to the finish area. Pieces move a number of spaces equal to the number of other pieces they are stacked on. Only the piece on the top of a stack may move. There are two entrances onto the game track, but only one route leading to the finish area. The track contains a "trampoline" space which allows a player to double the distance of a move when landing on this spot. The first player to remove all of his pieces wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.