Dameo (2000)

About this game

A Checkers-like game that uses linear movement. Men can move straight or diagonally forward. Similarly, a line of men can advance as a group straight or diagonally forward. Kings move like a queen in Chess. Men and kings capture orthogonally only. Kings can capture at the long range. Maximum capture is enforced. Since men can move over other men of their own colour, gameplay is swifter and sharper than that of traditional Checkers.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 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.