Wooden 15-in-1 Game Center

Product Overview

The Sharper Image 15-in-1 Game Center is a versatile collection of classic tabletop games housed in a deluxe wooden case. The set includes a game storage drawer, two double-sided game boards, dice, and a comprehensive set of playing pieces for various games including Chess, Checkers, Mancala, Parcheesi, Chinese Checkers, Solitaire, Backgammon, Pass Out, Snakes and Ladders, Tic Tac Toe, Poker Dice, Go Fish, Old Maid, and Dominoes.

Game Instructions

The set provides detailed rules for a wide variety of games:

• Chess: Strategy game focused on capturing the opponent's King. Includes rules for movement, castling, and pawn promotion.
• Parcheesi: A race game where players move pieces from entry to home based on dice rolls.
• Mancala: A counting and strategy game where players collect pieces into their own scoring cups.
• Checkers: Capture opponent pieces by jumping over them diagonally.
• Chinese Checkers: Aim to move all pieces to the opposite star point.
• Dominoes: Match tiles with identical numbers; the goal is to be the first to run out of tiles.
• Card Games: Includes instructions for Go Fish (collecting books of cards) and Old Maid (avoiding the Old Maid card).

Setup and Maintenance

To ensure longevity of the wooden game components, store all pieces in the provided storage drawer after each use. Keep the game boards clean and dry. The set is designed for indoor use. Ensure all small pieces are kept away from young children to prevent choking hazards.

Troubleshooting and Gameplay Tips

If a game ends in a tie, it is considered a draw. For games involving dice, ensure a flat surface for rolling. In card games like Go Fish, if a player runs out of cards, they may draw from the central pile. For Dominoes, if no player can make a move, the player with the lowest score wins the session.