Eureka! A game for Archimedes
29.11.2018
Translation: machine translated
This game of skill challenges your balance. It is an interesting game for children to better understand the laws of physics. And a predestined drinking game for adults.
In "Rock me Archimedes", two opponents play against each other. The aim is to get four of your marbles into your own end zone before your opponent does. However, if the seesaw touches the table, you lose.
Content of the game:
1 wooden seesaw, 1 wooden platform, 1 marble bowl, 1 dice, 12 black marbles, 12 white marbles
Recommended age:
8 years and older
Number of players:
2 players
Playing time:
15 minutes
How to play
First, each player chooses their marble colour. Then the dice are rolled. The player with the highest number gets to start and place one of their marbles on the dark brown centre square. The other player may then do the same with one of their marbles.
On the first player's turn again, he has two options. On the one hand, he can place another marble in the centre zone or he can roll the dice and move the number of eyes with his marble. You can move forwards, backwards and sideways, but not diagonally. Opposing marbles may be skipped and are not deducted from the number of points. Your own marbles, on the other hand, may not be skipped. However, it is permitted to divide the number of marbles rolled among several marbles. After each turn, it is the opposing player's turn. There is no time limit.
Only the marbles may be touched during the game. The seesaw, on the other hand, is a no-go zone and may not be touched. If you are the first to get four of your marbles into your end zone, you shout "Eureka!" and win. However, if the seesaw touches the table for just one nanosecond during your turn, the game ends immediately and you lose.
What I think of the game
In my opinion, "Rock me Archimedes" is a very nice and successful game of skill. I particularly like the look and the material used. Wood always feels more pleasant than plastic. The rules of the game are easy to understand and explained within seconds. However, I don't agree with the manufacturer's age specification. I think that this game can be played equally well by younger children. Five or six-year-old tots should have no problem with it. And if they do, you can relax the rules a little.
For adults, "Rock me Archimedes" is a predestined drinking game. It is played quickly and the more you drink, the worse you get. Ideal for those who have had enough of "Kroko Doc" or "Looping Louie".
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