Gounki (1997)

About this game

Gounki is an abstract strategy game in which pieces can combine and disperse to affect their movement possibilities. Played on an eight-by-eight square grid, the goal is to move one of your own pieces off the opposite end of the board while preventing your opponent from doing the same. The complete rules, as well as the C++ source code for a computerized version of the game, can be found at the author's web site, both in English and in French: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/rvo/gounki/en/index.en.html http://perso.wanadoo.fr/rvo/gounki/index.fr.html Online Play Boardspace.net (real-time or turn based, AI option) Super Duper Games turn based Mobile Apps Boardspace.net local multiplayer or online, IOS Boardspace.net local multiplayer or online, Android

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 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.