Kluster
Paula Henning, Robert Henning
N/A
Borderline Editions
≃ $ 22
10 - 20 min
2 - 4 players - 14+
The game in video
In this dexterity game you will have to overcome the polarity of the magnets and their power of attraction.
Your concentration and dexterity will be put to the test in this fun magnetic game!
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What's in the box?
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- Contents of the box
24
Magnetic stones
1
Cord
1
Bag
And what about the rules?
A small multilingual leaflet that folds out and takes only 3 minutes to read!
You can start playing without reading it in detail, but it does contain a few small precisions on what to do and what not to do.
As usual, you will find the rules of the game available on this page.
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- The rules of the game in their entirety
All right, and how does it play?
If one stone magnetizes with another ,you pick them up!
You can move the stones with the one you hold in your hand
You can use the cord to make the stones move
What is the purpose of the game?
You must be the first player to place all the stones you own in the game area.
All this, without creating an attraction with the other magnets.
Setup
- Place the cord in the center of the table, knowing that the larger the area is, the easier it will be to place the stones, so you can adjust the difficulty.
- Distribute the stones evenly between each player.
- Designate the first player by drawing straws or by any other means of your choice, and let’s go!
Playing the game
Take turns clockwise to place a stone in the playing area.
If during your turn, by whatever means, stones get magnetized to each other: you pick them up!
You can move the cord and thus inderectly move the stones, or even use their magnetism to make them move.
What about the game's mechanics ?
Here you can play with electromagnetic fields.
As you place stones, you will intensify the strength of the field. You’ll need to show concentration and skill if you want to win.
Special cards
If you want to spice up the game and reduce your opponents’ chances of winning, you can use the special cards provided by the editor.
How to use them?
Shuffle them into a face-down deck. If a player has only one or two stones left at the beginning of his turn, he must draw a card and place his stone according to the card’s constraints.
Speaking of constraints, here are some examples:
- You can’t use your thumbs.
- You must play with one eye hidden…
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- To spice up the game a bit more, I suggest you print out the special cards that the publisher makes available.
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- As soon as you have only one or two stones left, you must draw a card before playing your turn and realize this constraint
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- Yes, yes, you can put all the magnets in the play area!
How does the solo mode work?
Yes, the game offers a single player mode.
You play with the basic rules on one condition: you must not make more than 2 mistakes. In other words:
A stone that magnetizes with another = a mistake.
If you manage to put all 24 stones in the game area you win the game.
What I liked... or not
Original
Games with magnets are not common. The only other one that comes to my mind is the game "the Faceless", but this one does not fit in the "party game" category.
The power of magnets
Yes, I know what you will say, magnets are magnets. But we can't deny that the ones in the box, in addition to being of good quality, are relatively powerful, and that's perfect for creating a maximum of tension around the table where the slightest move can be fatal!
Special cards
Thanks to them, you will be able to spice up the game while increasing slightly the game's duration. Thanks to the editor for making them available, although we would have preferred to have them directly in the box :).
The cord is not adaptable
I would have liked to have a cord with which to easily change the size of the play area. I recommend making a slipknot to overcome this problem.
Replayability
It's fun, it's a good way to pass time, we jump when the magnets clash, we laugh. But after several games, we get a little tired of it.
Conclusion
Score
7
10
Kluster is surprisingly simple and fun with its use of magnets.
The game is ideal during the aperitif or at the end of the evening after a big game. But after 2 or 3 games, the game becomes less and less enjoyable.
Fortunately, the publisher provides special cards to print at home, which not only adds to the difficulty of the game, but also provides a good laugh.
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