Egmont Publishing released Rushing Turtles a good few years ago, but until recently I was not one of the target audience of this publication, so I never got to know it. Speeding Turtles is a family game and is intended for ages 5+ (although I admit that I play it with my 3-year-old daughter without any major obstacles). Since, as I mentioned, I already have a younger player at home, along with the new, more winter edition of turtles, I decided to introduce them to my salons.
To take off… this one, move this shell!
Rushing Turtles rulesare uncomplicated. Participants are assigned a character (a turtle with a specific shell color) that they must use to reach the finish line. Movements are made forwards or backwards, using the cards in your hand (we always draw one new one at the end of your turn, so you are never left with an empty hand). The element of randomness is introduced by the rule that – regardless of the number of players – all turtle pawns take part in the race. This is possible because there are drawings of each character on the cards, so the participant can play not only with his turtle. An additional, interesting element is the option of carrying other reptiles on the back. When a pawn enters a square on which another animal is already standing (it then jumps on its back), and the one below it must make a move, it moves along with everything it has on it.
Step forward, step back
It must be admitted that Rushing Turtles is a game for everyone, regardless of age. Uncomplicated and unpredictable at the same time, they provide a lot of positive emotions, whether during a game with family or during an evening with friends. Children should quickly master the rules of this title, and adults will certainly appreciate the possibility of thwarting the plans of their opponents. Since I haven’t played this title so far, I am currently delighted with it and count it among my favorites.
Colorful turtles in a snowy glade
It is worth noting that the game in question is not only attractive in terms of gameplay, but also visually. The pawns are made of wood/plywood, and the character cards are made of thicker cardboard (as well as the board). The whole thing is maintained in a winter-holiday atmosphere, but it does not interfere with its use also outside this season.
Turtles under the Christmas tree in every home
I don’t have a single comment on Rushing Turtles . However, I suspect that it may be so, because I have not played anything from this series so far. I am not able to assess whether the game brings something new compared to previous editions of reptilian competition. From the perspective of a completely new audience, this is a really good title.
