Travel Abalone

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 5.8 x 1.7 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000AOEUKC
• Item model number: 1856
• Our Recommended Age: 8 - 99 years
• Manufacturer Recommended Age: 8 - 99 years
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,730 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
A travel version of the hot French import game. A sophisticated game of strategy, Abalone takes only a few minutes to learn but a lifetime to master. Reinforces math and reasoning skills.

Product Description
Take a little French fun with you wherever you go! The strategy game that has taken Europe by storm is conquering the USA, one vacation at a time. The concept is simple: all you need to do is knock six of your opponent's marbles off the game grid. But you can only move the other player's marbles if you have more than s/he does. And, because moves are diagonal, there are dozens of options for every turn. This travel version is lightweight and compact, plus it comes with a lid, in case you need to save your game for later. Find out why this game takes five minutes to learn and a lifetime to master!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Abalone, July 17, 2008

By	Ariane Eicke (Laramie, WY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This is a great game. Makes you think. Container could have a more solid lid for transporting purposes - it's easy to lose those little marbles! Simple and fun!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game, case needs better design, July 31, 2008

By	Allen Chang (Delaware, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Abalone is a great two-player game that simple to play but difficult to master. Adult's don't have that much of an advantage over kids, so this game can be enjoyed by a wide age range(as long as they understand not to put the marbles in their mouth). Playing the game requires thinking defensively and offensively in multiple directions. It has a lot of replay value since it's unlikely that two games will be the same.

The travel version is the size of other travel games and comes with a translucent cover. Unfortunately, there are two design flaws: 1)The cover isn't very secure. I keep the game in the box otherwise I would end up looking all over my bag for the marbles. 2)The cover doesn't secure to the bottom of the board.

Verdict: If you like games without complicated rules, this is one for you.