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Strive to land on the most precious gems and hang on for the ride. The roll of the dice determines your moves, but your strategy determines your fate. You finally land on a diamond and a ruby and two emeralds. But how do you keep them from being taken by the other player? You must roll a "Gemlok" to make them yours to keep. Meanwhile, the other players will keep coming and they will not stop. They want those precious gems, and will stop at nothing to get them. Nothing is certain until you roll a "Gemlok". Even then, each player must secure eight gems and will encounter significant player strategy along the way before securing their fortune. Players may find themselves forced to lock in a low value gem or none at all. Avoid being bumped by other players, and don't hesitate to bump them first. There is also the strategy of bumping oneself into a more favorable position. So much fun, interaction and strategy built into Gemlok. Contents include 1 game board, 2 dice, 32 pawns in 4 colors, 1 score pad, and illustrated instructions.
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Strive to land on the most precious gems, and hang on for a ride. The roll of the dice determines your moves, but your strategy determines your fate.You finally land on a diamond ? and a ruby and two emeralds. But how do you keep them from being taken by the other players? You must roll a ?Gemlok? to make them yours to keep.Meanwhile, the other players will keep coming and they will not stop. They want those precious gems, and will stop at nothing to get them. Nothing is certain until you roll a ?Gemlok?. Even then, each player must secure eight gems, and will encounter significant player strategy along the way before securing their fortune.Players may find themselves forced to lock in a low value gem or none at all. Avoid being bumped by other players, and don?t hesitate to bump them first. There is also the strategy of bumping oneself into a more favorable position. So much fun, interaction and strategy built into Gemlok. Enjoy your Family and Friends as you play Gemlok, and HAVE FUN!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Gemlok,
By John Hornberger "Good King John" (Upstate New York, Capital Area) - See all my reviews
= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars
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The simplicity of this game is what makes it so appealing. It's as easy as rolling the dice and claiming the highest available spot...except it isn't quite that simple.
The board, which is conveniently small, is a grid with regularly placed"gem" spots. The gems vary in color, and certain colors are worth certain points; from amethysts (2 pts) to diamonds (9 pts). The goal, simply enough, is to amass the most points by the end of the game. But to get points, a player has to move one of his or her eight men onto the gem and keep it there. And there's the rub. Gemlok is unique in terms of piece movement and the locking-pieces feature. Movement is accomplished by rolling special dice, shown below, that show a variety of pathways. A player must move one man according to each die roll. They are allowed to land on another man unless that man is locked; if they do land on an unlocked man, they are free to move it up to four spaces away. If a player rolls a "gemlok," they MUST then flip one of their men over (most likely the highest-scoring one) and lock its position. That man may no longer be displaced by another man. Note that, except on the first turn, if "gemlok" is rolled, the player does not have the option of passing; they must choose a man to lock, even if it is not in an optimal spot. Note also that the higher-value spaces are in the middle of the board, and the men begin the game on the perimeter. Gemlok is for 2-4 players, may be played in teams, and is advertised, appropriately, for ages 8 and up. It's a great value for the price and has a ton of replay value. Because of its simplicity, it is a perfect game for someone who isn't really keen on playing games. It is also great for mixed-age groups.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game for mixed older/younger crowd,
By sliprocket (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
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This is a good game for parents to play with younger children and tweens since it uses patterns, math and evaluative calculations to sum up totals in order to win. It is a quick game so you don't loose the younger ones from getting bored. It is a very hands-on game too so the players get to touch the pieces and move things around each turn.
One disadvantage is that you must keep track of turns but the paper for doing so is provided.
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