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designer=[[GameBrain42]]| |
designer=[[User:GameBrain42|Jonathan Hartshorn]]| |
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subject_name=Volcano Race| |
subject_name=Volcano Race| |
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description=Volcano |
description=Volcano meets Mancala| |
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min_players= |
min_players=| |
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max_players=2| |
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stashes=2 |
stashes=2| |
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sets=5| |
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other_equip=2 small [[pyramids]] of a neutral color and (preferably) a [[Volcano board]].| |
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other_equip=Volcano caps, Volcano board| |
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setup_time= 1–3 minutes| |
setup_time= 1–3 minutes| |
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min_playing_time=10 Min| |
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max_playing_time=20 Min| |
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complexity=Low | |
complexity=Low | |
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strategy=Medium | |
strategy=Medium | |
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random_chance= |
random_chance=None | |
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mechanics= Nesting and stacking with counter-clockwise movement| |
mechanics= Nesting and stacking with counter-clockwise movement| |
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theme = Mancala| |
theme = Mancala| |
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footnotes = |
footnotes =| |
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release_year=2002| |
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game_status=Complete| |
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'''Overview''': Long, long ago, while all the adults and teen-ager Martians were playing [[Icehouse]], the little kids were playing Volcano Race. This is not a game for just Martian Children though... It's also for Earthling Adults! |
'''Overview''': Long, long ago, while all the adults and teen-ager Martians were playing [[Icehouse]], the little kids were playing Volcano Race. This is not a game for just Martian Children though... It's also for Earthling Adults! |
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{{Under Development|Playtesting}} |
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==Setup== |
==Setup== |
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A [[Volcano board]] is not required, but may be convenient. |
A [[Volcano board]] is not required, but may be convenient. |
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Make 5 nests for each player. Each nest should be pyramids of alternating colors. Example: Blue player's nests should be : 1 sm. blue + 1 Md. red + 1 Lrg Blue. Red players will be the opposite. You should also get two smalls of a neutral color. |
Make 5 nests for each player. Each nest should be pyramids of alternating colors. Example: Blue player's nests should be : 1 sm. blue + 1 Md. red + 1 Lrg Blue. Red players will be the opposite. You should also get two smalls of a neutral color (''e.g.'', [[Volcano Caps]]). |
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Arrange the nests like so: |
Arrange the nests like so: |
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==Scoring== |
==Scoring== |
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There are a couple of different ways you can do Scoring. |
There are a couple of different ways you can do Scoring. |
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#1. Whoever has the most Pyramids at the end,wins. |
#1. Whoever has the most Pyramids at the end, wins. |
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#2. Whoever has the greatest pip total at the end plus bonus points, wins. |
#2. Whoever has the greatest pip total at the end plus bonus points, wins. |
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 23 May 2024
Volcano Race[edit | edit source]
| Volcano Race | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Hartshorn | ||
| Volcano meets Mancala | ||
| Players: | 2 | |
| Length: | Medium | |
| Complexity: | Low | |
| Trios per color: | 5 | |
| Number of colors: | 2 | |
| - - - - - - Other equipment - - - - - - | ||
| Volcano caps, Volcano board | ||
| Setup time: | 1–3 minutes | |
| Playing time: | 10 Min - 20 Min | |
| Strategy depth: | Medium | |
| Random chance: | None | |
| Theme: | Mancala | |
| Status: Complete (v1.0), Year released: 2002 | ||
Overview: Long, long ago, while all the adults and teen-ager Martians were playing Icehouse, the little kids were playing Volcano Race. This is not a game for just Martian Children though... It's also for Earthling Adults!
Setup[edit | edit source]
A Volcano board is not required, but may be convenient.
Make 5 nests for each player. Each nest should be pyramids of alternating colors. Example: Blue player's nests should be : 1 sm. blue + 1 Md. red + 1 Lrg Blue. Red players will be the opposite. You should also get two smalls of a neutral color (e.g., Volcano Caps).
Arrange the nests like so:
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
- Youngest player goes first.
- Play is made Volcano-style in a counter-clockwise direction, erupting an entire stack. One move per turn.
- The two neutral pieces are the capturing areas. A player owns the capturing area to the right of him/her and keeps any pyramids that land on it during their move. Players skip over their opponent's capturing area.
Rule Variant(s)[edit | edit source]
- Players get another turn if the last piece erupted lands in their capuring area.
- Players who build trees in their scoring area get a bonus of 5 points per Tree.
- Players who build nests in their scoring area get a bonus of 5 points per Nest.
- Players who can build a nest or tree of all the same color get a bonus of 15 points!
Scoring[edit | edit source]
There are a couple of different ways you can do Scoring.
- 1. Whoever has the most Pyramids at the end, wins.
- 2. Whoever has the greatest pip total at the end plus bonus points, wins.