Detailed Game Information

55Stones (Issue a New Challenge)

Designer/Publisher: Ralf Gering
Rules: http://www.wikimanqala.org/wiki/55Stones
Date Added: 2006 Oct 21
Boardgame Geek Entry: 22792
SDG Wiki Page: http://wiki.superdupergames.org/games/stones
SDG Rank: 106 (-4 points, 12 votes)
Keywords (edit): 2 Players Only, Mancala, Shared Pieces, Simultaneous
Plays Avg. Length Avg. Time First Player Wins Size of Sample
100 17 moves 24d:9h:42m:42s 52.08% 96 games
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55Stones is a one-rank Mancala game from Germany with simultaneous movement and perfect information. Players try to capture the most stones. Draws are not possible.


Username Rating Comments
jonah 2
CDRodeffer 1 Very challenging to plan ahead, but I like a good challenge.
Lama 1
Aaron 0 I'm as yet undecided about this one. The simultaneous resolution is interesting, but look-ahead is still challenging for me.
Cerulean 0 To understand this game, it must be played in person.
jeep 0
Laurie_Menke 0 I enjoy this game and find my look-ahead is improving the more I play it.
dralius -1
molnar -1 Takes a couple plays to even see what's happening on a turn. I kinda get it, but it is too brief (and inscrutable) for any long-term planning, and in no way compelling.
anirtak -2
MarkSteere -2 Garbage
unic -2 Way too opaque for my taste.


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