Objective
In Tapaono, the goal is to be the first player to reach a specific score by achieving special combinations from the dice rolls.
Components
- 6 special stones
- Score counters for each player
Setup
- Each player receives a score counter set to zero.
- Determine a starting player.
Gameplay
Tapaono is played in rounds. Each player takes a turn per round. A round consists of the following steps:
- Rolling the Stones:
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The active player rolls all 6 stones.
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Evaluating the Roll:
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Number Combinations: Depending on the number combinations rolled, the player scores points.
- Simple Number: Each identical number (e.g., three 3s) scores by multiplying the number with its frequency.
- Tapaono Special: Certain special combinations yield extra points (e.g., any odd number).
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Using Special Abilities:
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Some combinations allow activating a special ability, like playing another round or stealing points from other players.
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Recording Points:
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The player notes the scored points on their score counter.
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Passing the Turn:
- The next player clockwise becomes the active player.
End of a Round
A round ends once all players have taken their turn.
End of the Game
The game ends when a player reaches the pre-determined score. That player is the winner.
