Gamewright the Legend of Landlock, the Mythical Map Strategy Game

by Gamewright

Product Features

• 2 players or teams players
• Playing time: about 20 minutes
• 40 map tiles, score pad and pencil
• High gloss graphics
• Made in the USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 2 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000663RM
• Item model number: 506
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,543 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

While no one is sure whether or not the Legend of Landlock is real, we do know that you use some very real skills to make the world come alive. While playing, you employ a variety of complex-thinking skills like visual discrimination and spatial relations to achieve your goal. At the same time, you learn the importance of thinking ahead before you play. As you get better at mastering the subtle strategies of the game, try to develop other ways to play.

Product Description

In Landlock, strategy rules! Take turns placing tiles next to one another, until lo and behold, you've created a magic place where critters skitter and gnomes roam. Make a continuous path or stream around Landlock and you score big points. Discover a dragon or match up gnomes for extra credit. But watch out... your opponent will try to stop you in your tracks. The player with the highest score rules the land. 2 Players Ages 8+

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just kids stuff, March 17, 2004

By A Customer

= 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: Gamewright the Legend of Landlock, the Mythical Map Strategy Game (Toy)

My family has an entire closet dedicated to games but Landlock is the one we reach for the most. From the toddler who enjoys making maps with the sturdy little pieces to the grown-ups who hold grudge matches in the evenings, everyone loves it. Adult guests might look at you funny when you bring out the "gnome game" but only until you've whipped 'em a few times. The game box is also small, making it easy to toss into a suitcase or picnic basket.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for all ages., July 12, 2004

By 

Jeanette B. Tobin "jeanette13" (Chicago) - 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: Gamewright the Legend of Landlock, the Mythical Map Strategy Game (Toy)

We have been able to play a simplified version of this game with our 4-year-old (either by working together against the game or later, by playing each other). However, we're not at all embarrassed to play this with adults. The rules are simple enough for young children to understand, but there is enough strategy involved that really mastering the game can take a while. Even my 64-year-old mother loves to play!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this game-- all ages, February 18, 2003

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Kalymnos Summer (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

= 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: Gamewright the Legend of Landlock, the Mythical Map Strategy Game (Toy)

It took a while to get the scoring and the strategy down, but my 8-year old and I would list this among our favorite games. Our family is a BIG fans of most all of the Gamewright games, but this one in particular manages to put an 8-year old and a 40-year old on the same playing field, so to speak. In fact, he has learned to take advantage of me by switching "Land vs. Water" positions every other game so that I become confused whether I'm trying to build "islands or ponds." Get the game. You'll learn what I mean.