Space Checkers (2006)

About this game

Space Checkers is a strategy game for two to four players, ages 8 to adult. Each player tosses two dice, one that indicates the number of spaces to move (1 to 6), and the other that indicates which direction to move (East, West, North, South, or WILD). Additionally, you can warp your playing pieces from one side of the board to the other (Horizontal and Vertically). To win, just capture ten of your opponent’s playing pieces. Approximate playing time is between 30 and 60 minutes — depending on the number of players.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.0/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.