Jishaku (2008)

About this game

In Jishaku, players take turns placing hematite magnets onto a foam playing field in one of three different games, trying either to prevent the magnets from attaching to one another or to encourage them to connect.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• 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.