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An example of play for Cardinal Connections
{{Infobox_Game|
subject_name=Martian 8-Ball |
designer=Robert Potter|
image_link= |
description=Five-handed [[Martian Coasters]] for two! |
min_players=|
max_players=2 |
stashes=|
sets=1|
other_equip=[[Treehouse die]], 6-sided die, [[Martian Coasters]], [[Black Martian Coaster]] |
setup_time=1 minute |
min_playing_time=5 minutes |
max_playing_time=10 minutes |
complexity=Low |
strategy=Medium |
random_chance=Medium |
mechanic1=Dynamic board |
mechanic2=Race |
theme=Abstract |
BGG_Link=[http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/155251/martian-8-ball] |
game_status=Complete|
release_year=2013|
footnotes=
}}
== Setup ==
# Place the [[Black Martian Coaster|black coaster]] in the center of the table, and place each coloured coaster adjacent to one side, forming a cross.
# Create five three-colour trees, and place each on a coaster of a colour not included in the tree.
== Gameplay ==
# Assign two transparent colours to each player, leaving the opaque black (or white, if using [[Xeno]] pieces) unassigned.
#* "Warms" vs. "cools" is an intuitive grouping for [[Rainbow]] pieces.
# Play proceeds as in two-player [[Martian Coasters]], with each player attempting to complete both of their nests.
=== The "8-Ball" ===
The black nest is the "8-Ball". As in billiards, the 8-ball cannot be scored until the scoring player has completed his other objectives.
* No player may complete the black nest until both of his coloured nests are completed. Any player doing so forfeits any remaining movement points or special actions and loses immediately.
* A player may not directly move any black pieces until he has completed at least one coloured nest.
** Black pieces do not prevent aim, hop, or dig actions affecting them indirectly.
** Black pieces do not prevent moving a piece from below them to the top of their stack using movement points.
== Winning ==
* A player wins when both of his nests are completed, and he completes the black nest.
* As implied by the name, a player may not complete the black nest until both of his coloured nests are completed. Completing the black nest prematurely results in a loss for that player.
== Variations ==
* Two-handed play can be sped along by limiting each player to one colour.
* This game could be expanded to three- or four-handed play by limiting each player to one colour.
[[Category:Martian theme]]
[[Category:Race]]
[[Category:Abstract]]
[[Category:2-player]]
[[Category:Martian Coasters]]
[[Category:Dice]]
[[Category:Treehouse set]]
[[Category:Small Form Factor Board]]
[[Category:Modular board]]
[[Category:Games playable with Pyramid Arcade]]
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