Mamba (2001)

About this game

Mamba is an abstract strategy game. - goal : sharing-out of the pieces between players - pieces are alive : simple rules govern their lives and deaths - types of movements : free, no imposed directions - transformation-assimilation : adversary pieces are not taken out, they are taken in - all actions are linked until balance is found - easy-to-understand tactic game : only one type of playing piece is used, all of which have the same powers - can be played by 2, 3 or 4 players. Mamba was released as a traditional game with wooden board and pieces as well as launched on the web to allow playing of the net surfers.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 9 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.