I love abstract games, but Tak grabbed my attention in ways I wasn’t expecting.  Like “Chess”, you’ll often be thinking moves ahead in order to get a leg up on your opponent to win the game.  Unlike “Chess”, there are only a few pieces…but don’t let that fool you.  This game is jam-packed with strategy in the way the pieces behave, stack, and move.  Your main goal is to form a road from one side of the board to the other.  The stacks can be uneven so as long as you control the stack (your piece is on top).  Doing this is easier said than done, however.  Special thanks to the folks at Cheapass Games for providing me with a press copy for coverage purposes.

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