Objective of the Game
The aim of "Stone Hopping" is to be the first to move all your pieces from a starting area across several river stones to the safe zone at the other end. You will have to overcome obstacles and make strategic moves.
Setup
* Lay out the game board featuring the river, the start and end zones, and the river stone tiles.
* Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding pieces.
* River stone tiles are placed randomly on the designated spaces in the river.
Gameplay
1. Turn Start
Each player rolls a six-sided die (D6) on their turn and moves one of their pieces by the number rolled.
- Movement
- Pieces can only move on river stones. Blank spaces and water areas cannot be occupied.
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Jumping over pieces is allowed as long as the landing space is not occupied.
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Special Actions
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Some river stones have symbols that allow special actions such as:
- "Leap": Take another turn.
- "Retreat": Push an opponent's piece back one space.
- "Safe Haven": Pieces on these stones can't be pushed back.
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Strategy Tips
- Pay attention to special actions on river stones and plan your moves accordingly.
- Block strategically important stones to hinder opponents.
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Aim to reach as many "Leap" stones as possible.
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End of the Game
The game ends when one player successfully moves all their pieces to the end zone, becoming the winner.
Special Features
* In games with different numbers of players, the number of pieces or the size of the game board can be adjusted to balance the game.
* Variations can involve the number and distribution of "special stones" to keep the game fresh.
The game "Stone Hopping" requires both luck and tactical thinking, making it engaging for players of all ages.
