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Dao

Dao

1999

Designed by Ben VanBuskirk, Jeff Pickering

Published by Gigamic, Gigamic, Reveal Entertainment, Inc., Ajax Games, Family Games, Inc., Playdao.com, Reveal Entertainment, Inc., Family Games, Inc.

Description

From the Designer/Publisher: Components: A 4x4 board, 2 sets of 4 pieces, and 2 players. Beginning: An X is formed with each player's piece aligned "diagonally" from the corners. The game consists of only one simple rule and three ways to win. Pieces move in a straight line, including diagonally, as far as possible with no jumps. The three ways to win are arranging your pieces in a straight line on the board (not diagonally), occupying the four corners, or forming a 2x2 square anywhere on the board. However, the antisocial strategy of trapping an opponent's piece in a corner loses!! 2001 Mensa Select

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