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A Mystic Struggle
for a Great Line of Power
Fire and Ice Game Description:
Capture three islands in a row,
by controlling three points in a row
on each. A strategic, move-and-place game with shifting strategies,
that increases in complexity. A new move gives depth and fluidity
to this game of few rules, on a board of extraordinary symmetry.
Strategy and Tactics:
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Only one player can control an island at
one time. If you have three pegs controlling an island, your opponent
can not simultaneously form a controlling triplet there. If you have
additional pegs on such an island, you can safely move them to other
islands knowing that you will remain in control of the
original island.
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You generally want to control an island
whenever you can, but controlling the right islands is just as important
as controlling the most islands. Often, the critical island is one both
players need to gain the upper hand. It is usually at the intersection
of lines extending from the most strongly held pairs of islands.
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You must balance gains and losses in
contested areas. If an island is not yet controlled, the player with the
majority of pegs on that island usually has a sizable advantage there.
If you are at a big disadvantage on one island, you likely will be
better off conceding control there so that you can make gains in other
areas of the board.
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Sometimes you can get an advantage by
giving up control of an island, even allowing your opponent to gain
control there. You may find it more important to gain control of a
different island, and may need to move a peg away from an island you
already control in order to do so.
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Always consider how any move will shift
the focus of the game. You must balance your strategy between attack and
defense, and keep alert to the situations all over the board. The
advantage can change quickly.
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Handicap: If one player is better than the
other, you can place a few of the weaker player's pegs on the board at
the beginning of the game as a handicap. (No more than one per island.)
How To Play - Fire and Ice - Game Rules
Contents:
Wooden Game Board With 7 Raised Islands
50 Playing
Pieces
Quick Play Rule Book
Reviews:
"We love these
[games]. Any puzzle or game lover on your list will devour them."
John "Widgett" Robinson, Needcoffee.com
"This . . . looks as if
it will be satisfying to most players. I would give it an 8 rating!"
Clark King, All in the Game Newsletter, USA
"Simple to learn, quick
to play...... Fire and Ice is a beguiling game...."
Robin H. King, Games Magazine, USA
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