Scorpion
1983
Spears Games
 
First produced
1983
Players
2 to 4
Age(s)
8+
             
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1 x playing surface on its own base with;
- race track
- dice rolling channels
- playing piece holders
- a lid provided to keep the game intact and protected when not in use
16 x coloured Scorpion playing tokens
2 x dice
1 x pouch for storing dice
1 x rules sheet

 

This is a unique race game, which I would describe as combining elements of Lludo, Backgammon and Chequers.
Each player has a set of four scorpions. The object of the game is to be the first player to move all four scorpions onto, around and off the S shaped track.
A scorpion must enter the track on the first yellow space and exit on the last black one.

 

This is essentially a simple game to learn but allows for a considerable range of tactics and strategy to win the game. Certainly a game of skill, even though the roll of dice has a part to play. A really unique, well presented and well designed game.