Culls (1999)

About this game

Bollox is easy to learn as there are only two rules. Playing the game of Bollox, well, is a bit trickier. Your objective? Get five pieces in a row. Sounds easy, right? Rule One: Black plays first. Still sounds easy? Not so fast! Rule Two: The seemingly sudden 'Sandwich Move'. Just like it sounds, when you entrap two of your opponent's pieces between two of your own, you get to "evict" one of your opponent's pieces. This 'Sandwich Move' really does "bollox up" the game plan of the unwary player. Often the Sandwich Move can completely turn the game around and give you a dazzling win. 1999 Mensa Select

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.