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Checkers has been transformed into a game of cunning and luck where kids can beat their parents. On each turn players spin to see if they either move, or open and close trap doors. If your checker is on one of the trap doors look out it might fall through. Internationally acclaimed, this great game will be a favorite in your game library for years to come.
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Checkers has been transformed into a game of cunning and luck where kids can beat their parents. On each turn players spin to see if they will move or open/close trap doors. If your checker is on one of the trapdoors – beware! It might fall through. Internationally acclaimed, this exciting game will be a favorite in your game library for years to come.
- Product Dimensions: 13.25 x 2.5 x 10.5
- Recommended Ages: 7 years & Up
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Trapdoor Checkers adds new levels of strategic fun to a familiar game
Trapdoor Checkers is a new board for an old board game.
Flanking both sides of the board are controls for 4 different slides. Each slide opens or closes one of two trap doors (as the name of the game implies). Which slide you can use, and when, is determined by spinning one of two cylinders embedded on either end the board. When spun, the cylinders offer their players one of three options: slide either a green or orange lever to its next position, or move a checker. When the lever is moved to the left, a trap door is opened; to the center, the door is closed; and to the right, another trap door is opened. On your move, can only slide the lever to the next position.
Each time a trap door is opened or closed, the board is redefined. Though it seems most satisfying to open a trap door underneath one of your opponent's pieces (a rather delicious moment, I must say), it is at least equally satisfying to open a trap door so that when your opponent makes the obligatory jump, she jumps over your piece into the pit of vindication. Every open trap door adds an almost palpable sense of peril. Almost, but not really perilous. Just fun. From time-to-time, the kind of fun that makes you laugh. Often, Major FUN.
To get a better idea of the game, watch this marketing video (originally for game vendors) showing how the game is played.
Designed by David Mair, Trapdoor Checkers proves to be easy to learn, especially if you already know how to play checkers. It brings checker-players a welcome opportunity to re-examine their basic understanding of checker strategies. It adds elements of surprise and unpredictability, combined with a certain, highly graphic opportunity for vengeance, that create new levels of fun and engagement, and necessitate the development of new strategies. Almost any variation of checkers can be played on the Trap Door Checkers board (for more variations, see my article Ex Checkers). For anyone old enough to appreciate checkers, Trap Door Checkers is a reason to appreciate checkers even more.
Trapdoor Checkers is a new board for an old board game.
Flanking both sides of the board are controls for 4 different slides. Each slide opens or closes one of two trap doors (as the name of the game implies). Which slide you can use, and when, is determined by spinning one of two cylinders embedded on either end the board. When spun, the cylinders offer their players one of three options: slide either a green or orange lever to its next position, or move a checker. When the lever is moved to the left, a trap door is opened; to the center, the door is closed; and to the right, another trap door is opened. On your move, can only slide the lever to the next position.
Each time a trap door is opened or closed, the board is redefined. Though it seems most satisfying to open a trap door underneath one of your opponent's pieces (a rather delicious moment, I must say), it is at least equally satisfying to open a trap door so that when your opponent makes the obligatory jump, she jumps over your piece into the pit of vindication. Every open trap door adds an almost palpable sense of peril. Almost, but not really perilous. Just fun. From time-to-time, the kind of fun that makes you laugh. Often, Major FUN.
To get a better idea of the game, watch this marketing video (originally for game vendors) showing how the game is played.
Designed by David Mair, Trapdoor Checkers proves to be easy to learn, especially if you already know how to play checkers. It brings checker-players a welcome opportunity to re-examine their basic understanding of checker strategies. It adds elements of surprise and unpredictability, combined with a certain, highly graphic opportunity for vengeance, that create new levels of fun and engagement, and necessitate the development of new strategies. Almost any variation of checkers can be played on the Trap Door Checkers board (for more variations, see my article Ex Checkers). For anyone old enough to appreciate checkers, Trap Door Checkers is a reason to appreciate checkers even more.
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GREAT CONCEPT - NEEDS TWEAKING - This is a fun twist on a classic game, but the game makers need to work on its design. First, the checkers are extremely lightweight very thin making it difficult for adults to pick up the checkers. They also slide around the plastic board so one small bump shifts everything on the board. Next, the board is made of plasic and has four foam "feet." However, the feet are too small so they don't really hold the board in place on the table. This really becomes a problem when you need open or close a trap door. The levers for those are extremely tight. One person has to hold the whole board while the player attempts to open/close the trapdoors. Mostly, I was doing it FOR my 6-year old. Finally, the plastic board is arched slightly in the middle making the pieces slide off the black squares. My 9 and 6 year old both want to keep it but it is a little tricky to get through a whole game without incident.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cool concept, but a little hard to work for little hands
I got this for my 6 1/2 year old son. He loves checkers. Found as other reviewers, sadly, that one of the spinners doesn't want to spin freely. So we both just use the same one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Seward
Grandkids love it, but it has design issues
I bought this for my 10-year-old grandson. The kids seem to really enjoy playing it. They've always liked the game of checkers, and the trap doors have made it a bit more... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patty Kaye
Great New Twist on a Great Old Game
This game is a lot of fun. It breathes some new life into checkers. My kids and I enjoy it. We've found that it operates just as it is supposed to, and seems pretty well-made. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mac G
Great game! Highly recommended!
The board has switcheds that open drop doors. Checkers fall thru and out of the game. Adds a new twist to the strategy of basic checkers. Fun!
Published 5 months ago by katie rowland
Spiced up checkers
I have always liked checkers but as an avid chess player I have become bored with it of late. This adds more elements than the description suggests. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Robert B. Felts
Some build issues but still fun at least
Unit I received has some build issues. The spinners you spin to determine if you're opening a trap door or moving are plastic with a sticker on them with the various options. Read more
Published 14 months ago by John S. Dean
A Fun Challenge
This is not an ordinary checkers game! Player moves are dictated by spinning a color wheel to determine if you will pay a checker piece, open a green trapdoor or an orange... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Momof3
A twist on checkers!
I got this for my husband and oldest son for Christmas. They love it! A twist on traditional checkers, always having to worry about whether you'll end up on a trapdoor or not. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Judith K. Parks
Disappointing
Nice concept but durability of this toy is very poor. The knobs are hard to turn and broke the first time we played! Disappointed and will ask for a refund!
Published 17 months ago by mon
Fun to play!
Trapdoor checkers is a fun game to play. My 8 year old son has played it with us 2 nights in a row! Its just like checkers but adds an extra little spin on the game. Read more
Published 20 months ago by friscoang
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