Game Preview: Tiki Mountain
By W. Eric Martin
May 28, 2007
Publisher: SlugFest Games
Designer: Cliff Bohm, Geoff Bottone, and Colleen Skadl
Players: 2-6
Ages: 10+
Playing Time: 30-90 minutes
Release Date: August 2007
Hot lava death—that’s the theme of this release from SlugFest Games, but unlike Mayfair Games’ Pompeii, in which players try to snatch their meeples from the lava flow, Tiki Mountain encourages players to make a splash. Yes, the Volcano God is piqued, and if he doesn’t get a sacrifice tout suite, he’ll destroy your entire island. If you’re the first to plunge to your death, you’ll lose your life but win the game—and that’s what really counts, right?
Here’s more on the game play from the publisher:
| There are many paths up Tiki Mountain. Will you choose the longer, safer paths, or the faster, more dangerous ones? Maybe you’ll get lucky and find a Hidden Trail or a Rope Bridge that will speed you on your way.
Along the way you’ll find interesting items! Grass Sandals and Sturdy Boots can help you climb faster or cross over dangerous terrain. A Big Strong Vine can help withstand the mountain-shaking fury of the Volcano God’s earthquakes. If you’re really lucky, maybe you’ll find the Mighty Tiki Mask or the Conch of the Shark God, magical items imbued with Mighty Power! Don’t forget to look for Tiki Totems. You’ll need them when you face the Volcano God! But you can also unleash their power to perform feats of Tiki Magic! Use your Tiki Mojo to steal items from other islanders, create obstacles (like Mudslides and Lava Flows), and more! Some Tiki Magic can even overcome the wrath of the Volcano God himself! |
SlugFest Games plans to have copies of Tiki Mountain on sale at Origins, although the general release of the game will likely come in August 2007.
| Pictures - Click the picture for a larger version | |
 | The cover |
 | The gameboard |
 | A player mat |
 | Sample card |
 | The Volcano God doesn’t mess around |
 | Help me, Mary Poppins! |
Posted by W. Eric Martin on May 28, 2007 at 06:00 AM in Game Previews / 1249
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This sounds like fun! Chaotic luck of the draw balanced with some hand management? It’ll be interesting to see how balanced gameplay is though. I look forward to reading a review! Posted by Diane Close on May 28, 2007 at 11:24 AM | #
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