For those curious, BGG has a review that goes into the advanced rules. It sounds like there are other variations based on possible paths or other aspects of the game that could imply additional...
For those curious, BGG has a review that goes into the advanced rules. It sounds like there are other variations based on possible paths or other aspects of the game that could imply additional rules (for example, the tokens have 5 dots on a single side, which points to a "there and back" path with the tokens getting a "crown" like checkers to indicate they are on the way back).
I watched this a while ago, it was a fascinating video, and the game is surprisingly intense, even if you aren't playing a trash-talking wizard. I've been trying to get a decent set.
I watched this a while ago, it was a fascinating video, and the game is surprisingly intense, even if you aren't playing a trash-talking wizard. I've been trying to get a decent set.
Related: https://tildes.net/~humanities/cr7/irving_finkel_the_ark_before_noah_a_great_adventure And now we have come full circle, since in that topic I mentioned this Royal Game of Ur video. :P...
And now we have come full circle, since in that topic I mentioned this Royal Game of Ur video. :P
p.s. As I also linked to in the previous topic... here is the documentary Finkel mentioned in this lecture, which you might find interesting as well (fast forwarded to the part with the actual Ark recreation): https://vimeo.com/106758421#t=40m35s
For those curious, BGG has a review that goes into the advanced rules. It sounds like there are other variations based on possible paths or other aspects of the game that could imply additional rules (for example, the tokens have 5 dots on a single side, which points to a "there and back" path with the tokens getting a "crown" like checkers to indicate they are on the way back).
The board and pieces are relatively simple and can be replicated at home easily with a piece of paper, a few coins, and some markers. And for those with a 3D printer, of course there is a nice model that folds up and holds the game pieces.
I watched this a while ago, it was a fascinating video, and the game is surprisingly intense, even if you aren't playing a trash-talking wizard. I've been trying to get a decent set.
My absolute favorite part of this video happens starting at 21:40. This Finkel guy has such a competitive yet hilarious personality, I love it.
Related: https://tildes.net/~humanities/cr7/irving_finkel_the_ark_before_noah_a_great_adventure
And now we have come full circle, since in that topic I mentioned this Royal Game of Ur video. :P
p.s. As I also linked to in the previous topic... here is the documentary Finkel mentioned in this lecture, which you might find interesting as well (fast forwarded to the part with the actual Ark recreation): https://vimeo.com/106758421#t=40m35s