Zeus on the Loose

by Gamewright

Product Features

• Ages 8 and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 4.8 x 5.8 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GKD470
• Item model number: 233
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,276 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #60 in Toys & Games > Games > Card Games
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Catch Zeus if you can! The great Greek god has bolted from Mount Olympus and it?s up to you to nab this dashing deity. Play cards strategically, adding numbers as you climb up the mythic mountain. Grab Zeus when the total reaches a multiple of 10. Better yet, summon the strength of Apollo, Poseidon, or all-powerful Hera to bring Zeus within your grasp. Reach the top of Mount Olympus with Zeus in hand and you?re a mortal among the gods. To play is human. To win, divine!

Product Description

Catch Zeus if you can! The great Greek god has bolted from Mount Olympus and it's up to you to nab this dashing deity. Play cards strategically, adding numbers as you climb up the mythic mountain. Grab Zeus when the total reaches a multiple of 10. Better yet, summon the strength of Apollo, Poseidon, or all-powerful Hera to bring Zeus within your grasp. Reach the top of Mount Olympus with Zeus in hand and you're a mortal among the gods. To play is human...To win, divine! Includes 60 cards, Zeus figurine and instructions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game for the Young & Old!, June 17, 2007

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PMcOuntry "PMcOuntry" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Zeus on the Loose (Toy)

I bought this game when my nephew (age 9) was visiting for rainy days. This game was a ton of fun! My nephew, already into mythology, loved the fact you could "steal Zeus". The actual game play is very educational (adding/subtracting) and if you're smart, you use strategy to win the game. The drawings of the gods/goddesses are very cute and we got a kick out of the Zeus statue (looks just like the guy on the box). Some games aren't that easy to learn straight out of the box, but this one was straight forward and simple to learn, my nephew picked it up right away and therefore didn't get frustrated trying to learn rules. However, just because the game seems straightforward and simple...it's not as easy as it looks! Highly recommend this game to anyone w/kids around 8+!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Love Zeus!, February 9, 2007

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Cristy (Round Rock, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zeus on the Loose (Toy)

My 5 & 9 year old boys love this game and so do I! We enjoy stealing Zeus from each other and seeing how fast we can "climb" Mount Olympus. I like that they're hearing and using mythological names and that my oldest works on quick adding and subtracting. My youngest boy needs one of us to add/subtract right now, but he gets to practice recognizing numbers. We love Gamewright games and have previously played Frog Juice, Rat-a-Tat Cat, Hissss, Snap, Feed the Kitty, and Leaping Lizards. This has been one of the boys' favorites because of the "stealing" and fast pace.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, February 2, 2008

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Miss Em (Anacortes, WA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Zeus on the Loose (Toy)

I'm a speech pathologist and the kids I work with love this game. Younger students practice their math skills by keeping a total of Mt. Olympus (on paper), while older students enjoy the challenge of remembering the total as the game is played. A great game for elementary-aged kids.