Tock
Tock
Tock is a board game that originated in Quebec, Canada, and is similar to Ludo, Aggravation, or Sorry!. It is a cross and circle game in the style of Pachisi, an Indian game played since the first millennium BC. Tock’s exact origins are unclear, but it is believed that it originated with the early settlers of Quebec. The game is played with playing cards rather than dice, and it is also known as Tuck in some English parts of Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and Pock in some parts of Alberta.
Why is Tock Popular?
Tock is a classic game that brings the whole family together, and it is easy to learn and fun to play. It is a great choice for “unplugged” family time or game night get-togethers. The game is significant because it has been played for centuries and has been enjoyed by generations of families.
Game Components of Tock
Square board with a border of 80 holes numbered 1-20 ending at “home” with an additional 4 holes per playerFour sets of colored marbles or tokensA regular deck of cards
Game Setup of Tock
Each player chooses a set of colored marbles or tokens and places them at the starting point on the board.Shuffle the deck of cards and deal five cards to each player.
Gameplay Mechanics of Tock
Players take turns playing a card and moving one of their marbles or tokens the number of spaces indicated on the card.Players can move their marbles or tokens forward, backward, or sideways.Players can capture their opponent’s marbles or tokens by landing on the same space as their opponent’s marble or token.Players can use special cards that have unique functions to gain an advantage over their opponents.
Game Objective of Tock
The objective of the game is to be the first player to take all of their marbles or tokens “home” by moving them around the board from start to finish.
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