Sahkku Deluxe puzzle

Sahkku Deluxe puzzleThis deluxe version of the classic Sahkku running fight game of the Sami people of Scandanavia provides full color artwork on a larger 4 by 8. 5 inch solid wood board. Includes traditional Viking barrel dice and an expanded rule book that with more historical and cultural history of the game. Made in USA for 2 players age 8+.

Pieces can be captured

and gems are acquired by playing pairs of cards

The effect is a 3-dimensional game on a 2-dimensional surface

Another great family game for 2 to 4 players

but some tactical decisions add to the fun

assign your reinforcements

A player wins by either getting all their pieces off the board or eliminating the opponent from the board

and there are restrictions on positioning pieces that add to the challenge

Tobits can move like chess rooks and make long jumps to capture

and another variant allows players to jump their own pieces without consequence

Ancient game boards thought to be for Petteia are found in different sizes

The 168-page paperback book includes a glossary of game-playing terms and game board graphics which readers can reproduce for their own enjoyment