ボードゲーム Qawale（カワレ） Gigamic 身近な石の積み重ね着想 26×26cm木製ボード コンパクト高さ活かした戦略性 8歳以上短時間プレイ 気軽に始める対戦セット 8個小石ピース使用 奥深い連結パターン思考 英語版 日本語説明書なし

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We are pleased to introduce a new style of strategy game inspired by the familiar act of stacking stones. Created by renowned French game designers Didier LENAIN BRAGARD and Romain FROGER, this game is simple yet packed with deep strategic elements.

Features and gameplay

• Play time is only 15 minutes
• Easy rules that can be enjoyed by ages 8 and up
• The 26x26cm wooden board doesn't take up too much space.
• Enjoy authentic matches with high-quality wooden pieces

Set contents

• 1 wooden game board (26x26cm)
• 8 beige pebble pieces
• 8 brown pebble pieces
• 8 honey-colored pebble pieces (neutral color)
• 1 instruction manual

How to play

1. Place neutral colored pebbles in the four corners of the board
2. Each player uses 8 pebbles
3. Place one of your pebbles on an existing pile of pebbles and move the pile.
4. When moving, place one pebble on each square you pass through.
5. Line up four of your color vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to win.

Strategic Points

• Unlike simple 4-in-a-row, moving piles of pebbles is key
• The tension of trying to win with only eight moves
• Predict the development of the game by reading your opponent's movements
• A three-dimensional strategy that utilizes the height of the mountain

Awards

The game has been highly praised for its innovative gameplay and has won the following prestigious awards:

• La Coupe des Duellistes d'Or 2023 Best Two-Player Game
• Mensa d'or Duo Gold Award
• Prix ​​Joker Cat-gorie Duo 2023
• UKGE Abstract Game Category Nominee
• OctoG-nes Public Award Nominee

The game's distinctive mechanics

• Logical thinking skills are put to the test
• Grid Cover and Grid Movement
• Layered strategy
• Mancala-like stone movement
• Pattern Construction and Recognition
• Stacking and balancing

Points to note about victory conditions

• A pile of pebbles does not qualify as a winning line
• To make a line, the top pebble of each pile is targeted.
• If no winner is decided after all pebbles have been used, it is a draw.

Other Information

This game is a highly refined two-player strategic board game, similar to Gigamic's popular series "Quarto," "Quoridor," and "Pylos." A portable mini version, "Qawale mini," is also available. Qawale is quick and easy to play, yet offers deep strategic depth, making it popular with a wide range of players, from competitive board game enthusiasts to beginners. Its high-quality wooden construction and beautiful design make it an attractive addition to any interior décor.

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Qawale Gigamic Stone Stacking Game, 26cm Wooden Board, Pebble Piece Strategy Game for Ages 8 and Up. A compact, short-play, competitive board game, strategy game for two players. Made in France with high-quality pieces, simple rules, and a portable, interior-friendly design. Recommended for those looking for an intellectual strategy game.