A game box for "KANGAROO The Jumping Game" with an image of the board game on the front, indicating it was made and printed in the USA. The box shows some wear and is placed on a tiled floor.
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Kangaroo: The Jumping Game (1977)

ByMichail

Kangaroo: The Jumping Game

Kangaroo: The Jumping Game is a board game published by The Flaggs, Inc. in 1977. It is an abstract strategy game for two players where they move their pieces across the board by jumping, capturing their opponents’ pieces as they go. The game was designed by John Flagg, who also created the artwork.

Why is Kangaroo: The Jumping Game Popular?

Kangaroo: The Jumping Game is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by many people over the years. It is significant because it is a simple yet challenging game that requires strategic thinking and planning. The game is also popular because it is easy to learn and quick to play, with a typical game lasting around 20 minutes.

Game Components of Kangaroo: The Jumping Game

Game board20 kangaroo pieces (10 for each player)

Game Setup of Kangaroo: The Jumping Game

The game is set up with each player’s pieces taking up the two rows of the board closest to them.

Gameplay Mechanics of Kangaroo: The Jumping Game

On their turn, a player must jump one of their pieces over another piece
– either theirs or their opponent’s. They can jump as many times as they would like, in any direction (orthogonal or diagonal or any combination). If they jump over an opponent’s piece, they capture it, removing it from the board. The game ends when one player resigns by giving the other player one of their pieces, one player loses all of their pawns, or no more jumps can be made by one player. If the game ends by one player’s inability to make any moves, the other player gets to take up to five more moves. Players then get points for each piece they have left on the board, with pieces in the opponent’s home row (the last row) giving them two points. The player with the most points wins.

Game Objective of Kangaroo: The Jumping Game

The goal of Kangaroo: The Jumping Game is to have the fewest pieces captured and the most pieces on the opponents’ edge of the board.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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