Zertz

by Rio Grande Games

Product Features

• ZERTZ is a fast, dynamic game for 2 players
• The aim is to capture either 3 white, 4 grey or 5 black marbles, or 2 marbles of each color
• Jump with a marble over another marble
• You and your opponent are forced towards a tense situation in which any move could be the crucial one
• Ages 12 and Up, 15 Minutes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 1.6 x 12.6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AM2LJQ
• Item model number: 166230
• Our recommended age: 9 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,739 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

ZERTZ is a fast, dynamic game for 2 players. It is played with 5 white, 7 grey and 9 black marbles on a board that gets smaller and smaller.The aim is to capture either 3 white, 4 grey or 5 black marbles, or 2 marbles of each color. To capture you must jump with a marble over another marble. Sounds easy? Not when you know that both players play with the same marbles. And because the board gets smaller with every move, you and your opponent are forced towards a tense situation in which any move could be the crucial one...So, be careful: if you create a trap for your opponent at the wrong moment, you may well face the consequences yourself!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game with a very different concept, February 2, 2009

By 

Edward W. Herrmann "-ewH" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Zertz (Toy)

I have played games that the playable area on the board gets smaller as the game progresses, but in this game the board literally get's smaller. When I first unpacked the game, I thought the board was missing, until I realized that the pieced were the board. I haven't played any game like it, so it's really hard to compare it.

I really like all the games that I have played so far in the Gipf project. The rules are very well thought out and balanced. I gave this project 4 stars, because I gave my favorite gipf project game, Dvonn 5 stars.

All the games are made of excellent quality and the pieces have a really nice heavy feel. One story I would like to share is that my game was missing 4 marbles. I decided to email the game publisher before going through the trouble of packing it up and returning it to Amazon. I emailed them on a Sunday afternoon, they responded with an apology on Monday morning, mailed out the replacement marbles that same day, and I received them in the mail one week later. That was it; no questions asked...nice and simple. It's good to see that customer service is not lost on everyone. Thanks to Donco and Smart publishing for your help.

So if you would like to support the little guys and also get to play some great games, I definitely recommend the games in this project. [...]

5 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zertz, December 20, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Zertz (Toy)

Zertz is a challenging game for children and adults alike but still very fun.