Review: Powerboats
Posted by James (admin) on 21st September 2010
Formula De (now Formula D) is a superb racing game that really brings formula one car racing to life with lots of tricky decisions about whether to risk speed or not, blocking, and speed. So, Powerboats had a tough challenge to live up to.
The game board consists of 6 double-sided board sections which show hex grids with hexes either full of water or land. The board sections interlock and fit within a frame that holds them in place. The board sections can be rotated and flipped to create a massive variety – one side of the boards is easier than the other as the ratio of water to land is different.
The course of the race is laid out using a start/finish line and 3 marker buoys which are placed on various letters printed on the boards; however, you can place them anywhere you want too to make what you feel is the best course. As you’d expect, the first player to get their boat round each of the buoys (in order and in the correct direction) and cross the finish line wins. Read the rest of this entry »
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