Bored?
Then try these little-known or original board games
BODYGUARD
(Also known as Queen's Guard or Agon)
For two players
Objective: to get one's queen in the centre surrounded by her six bodyguards
Comments: deceptively simple but quite a lot of strategy involved.
Duration of game: About 30 minutes
HEXWORTHY
(Also known simply as Hex)
For two players
Objective: to create an unbroken chain from one side of the board to the other. Branching is allowed.
Comments: Very simple but can be very much a battle of wits with experienced players
Duration of game: five to thirty minutes
SAXON
(Also known as Hnefetafl)
For two players
Objective: Saxon win if King reaches outer edge of board. Enemy wins in King is trapped by 4 enemy soldiers
Comments: Interesting game of strategy
Duration of game: About 30 minutes
NEWTOWN
An original board game devised by Colin Andrews
2 to 4 players
Objective: Be the first to purchase four items from the shops and return home
Comments: Combination of strategy and chance dependent upon fall of the cards and dice
Duration of game: 30 to 60 minutes
DIVERSION
An original board game devised by Colin Andrews. The game is still under development
2 to 4 players
Objective: To lay a continuous pipeline for one's utility from works to a customer
Comments: Much strategy but some element of chance.
Duration: Uncertain but probably 30 to 60 minutes
These games are available as pdf downloads of board design (as above) to adapt to whatever size you prefer, set of rules and cards (where used) to print out. Playing tokens are not supplied - use counters, old coins, buttons, or make your own.
I am making no charge for the the download but a donation to a charity I support would be appreciated. Please also acknowledge the source of the material.