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Abstract Strategy Games are defined as games played without chance, random elements or hidden information. Play resembles a series of puzzles that players pose to each other. Many classic games, such as chess, checkers, go, and mancala, are considered to be abstract strategy games.

In his article, "Defining the Abstract", J. Mark Thompson wrote, "There is an intimate relationship between (abstract) games and puzzles: each board position presents the player with the puzzle, 'What is the best move?', which in theory...is solved by logic alone. A good abstract game...consists of each player posing...a puzzle to the other. Good players are the ones who find the most difficult puzzles to present to their opponents."

We have assembled a set of "new" abstract strategy games that we feel are a GREAT FIT for gifted kids and families! Enjoy!
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Khet 2.0 Laser Board Game
Khet Laser Game 2.0
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Ages 9+. Mensa Select game. Toy of the Year Award nominee. A cool award-winning board game combining lasers and strategy.

Khet 2.0 is NEW, redesigned in 2011 to be smaller, lighter, and ready for any coffee table at home or in a classroom!

With Khet's Egyptian theme and laser technology, this is a very fun and unique game!
Abalone Classic Marble Board Game
Abalone Classic
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Ages 7+. A classic strategy game! Push your opponent's marbles off the board while defending your own. The octagonal board gives you 6 directions to push and also to protect!

ABALONE is a Mensa Award winning game popular the world over!
Zertz Abstract Strategy Board Games
Zertz
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Ages 9+. MENSA Select Games. Best Abstract Strategy Game of the Year. Spiel des Jahres.

A dynamic abstract strategy game using marbles. (An abstract strategy game is a two person game where the game is equal, and without an element of chance such as dice or picking cards or game pieces.)

Zertz is the third game in the award-winning GIPF Project series of six games. You can play them individually or as a series of games. The GIPF Project games are clever and unique!
Dvonn Abstract Strategy Board Games
Dvonn
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Ages 9+. MENSA Award. Game of the Year Award. Spiel des Jahres Award. A challenging, stacking game with simple rules!

An abstract strategy game part of the award-winning Project GIPF. (An abstract strategy game is a two person game where the game is equal, and without an element of chance such as dice or picking cards or game pieces.)

DVONN is the fourth game in the GIPF Project series of six games. You can play them individually or as a series of games. The GIPF Project games are clever and unique!
Gobblet Gobblers!
Gobblet Gobblers!
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Ages 5+. NEW! Test your memory and appetite for laughs with this easy to learn, quick game of strategy! Line up three of your Gobblers in a row to win! These cute characters are hungry for fun - and other Gobblers. Lots of fun for the whole family!
Pylos Classic Gigamic Strategy Board Game for Gifted Kids
Pylos
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Ages 8+. Mensa Select. Games Magazine Game of the Year.

With just four rules, this simple yet elegant game is easy to learn. However, the clever rules concerning the moving and removing of marbles will have you thinking ahead to formulate the perfect strategy.

PYLOS was first published in 1994 and has had enduring success! Unavailable for the last year, it is finally available again for USA and Canada!
Punct Abstract Strategy Board Games
Punct
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Ages 9+. Best Abstract Strategy Game Award.

A connection game that finishes the Project GIPF series of abstract strategy games. (An abstract strategy game is a two person game where the game is equal, and without an element of chance such as dice or picking cards or game pieces.)

Punct is the sixth and final game in the award-winning GIPF Project series of six games. You can play them individually or as a series of games. The GIPF Project games are clever and unique!
Gipf Project Board Games
Gipf
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Ages 9+. Spiel des Jahres. Games Magazine, Best Abstract Game. A deceptively simple abstract strategy game! (An abstract strategy game is a two person game where the game is equal, and without an element of chance such as dice or picking cards or game pieces.)

GIPF is the first game in the award-winning GIPF Project series of six games. You can play them individually or as a series of games. The GIPF Project games are clever and unique!
Octiles Strategy Board Game
Octiles
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Ages 8+. MENSA Select Games. Games 100 Award. Other awards. Win the race across a growing maze!

Replace tiles to create paths for your runners to race on a journey across the board. Fascinating fun for the family!
Tic-Tac-Ku Available in Blue, Green, Red
Tic-Tac-Ku Red & White
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Ages 3+. 2009 MENSA Select Game. A new adaptation of the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game!

This rendition of Tic-Tac-Toe is very, very fun for ANY age. There are 9 games going at the same time. Where you place your marble dictates which game your opponent must play for their next move. Where they place their marble tells you where to play!

Easy to understand yet provides many levels of strategy for the players. Since there are no elements of chance and both players have equal playing pieces, this is considered an abstract strategy game. A great introduction to abstract strategy for young players or new to abstract strategy.