The period of holidays and intellectual leisure is behind us. On the occasion of returning to school, our editorial office has prepared a special review of logic games that will get your gray cells moving.
Swarm
The swarm in terms of mechanics or feelings flowing from the game most resembles chess. Here we have several figures (in the form of Bakelite tiles), each of which moves in a different way. You have to surround a queen to win. However, the main difference is the playing field that players create with their tiles. Thanks to this, the game will be different each time. A swarm is simply a lighter, easier, faster and more compact form of chess.
Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra
Azule is a series of abstracts that are nothing but simple puzzle games. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that even if the topic is glued on by force, and the atmosphere is not here at all, the performance is amazing. Attractive appearance will attract everyone, and most importantly, Azul pleasantly warms the cerebral ganglia. You have to work a bit to arrange the tiles on your board in the best possible way, and at the same time harm your opponent by taking the most valuable tiles from him. Personally, I prefer Stained Glass of Sintra , because I have a greater sense of control over the game, but it cannot be denied that all three parts have undoubtedly been well received in Poland and in the world.
Little Big Fish
A logical game in which we control the fish, and our goal is to eat the right amount of the rival’s wards. Every time our creature eats some food, it grows, and – as is well known – the larger animal hunts the smaller. In addition, there are special fields with events that add a touch of uncertainty to the game (for example: fisherman – catches one fish for each player in a given area). Not only this inconspicuous two-person game looks beautiful on the table (fish figurines), but also the theme is well combined with the mechanics, and the gameplay itself is extremely sweet. It will not end with one game! – Hubert Heller
Fits Travel
Fits travel is a great puzzle. I like Tetris, so I liked its board counterpart as well. The advantage of this edition is its low price and small size. Only for these reasons it is worth opting for this version. Otherwise, I think it’s probably better to get interested in basic Fits. My greatest regret is the small number of boards. It is a pity that no attempt was made to personalize this version or add some variants. The most important thing, however, is that Fits travel generates a lot of positive emotions, and fun – although sometimes without interaction – gives a lot of satisfaction. – Hubert Heller
Red7
Red7 is a small, logical card game that caused quite a stir in the board game world when it entered the Polish market. It was played everywhere – at conventions, at home and on the go. How has this little box of just 49 cards impressed so many players?
Cards 1 to 7 in the seven colors of the rainbow provide a lot of possibilities for combining with a really small number of rules. The difficulty level can be increased, but the basic rule is that you either play the card in front of you, on a common pile, or do both at the same time. We stay in the game if, after making a move, our set of cards wins with the others, taking into account the rule on the table, i.e. the top card on the common pile. The rules are assigned to suits, and among them, for example, the largest number of cards with even numbers or those below 4.
With such a fast and simple gameplay, Red7 is suitable for virtually any occasion and for any group of players. It requires logical thinking and planning, but at the same time the table situation changes every turn with the next cards dealt, so be careful. And after the game is over, you will definitely want to play again. – Katarzyna Satława