Tales & Games: Jack & the Beanstalk^*

Tales & Games: Jack & the Beanstalk is a light dexterity game for 2 to 5 players, perfect for families with kids.

What is it about?

You climb the magic beanstalk up to the giant's castle. Along the way you grab as many sacks of gold as you can. The richest player at the end wins.

The game is the eighth title in the Tales & Games series and comes in a charming book-shaped box.

How it plays

On your turn you choose how many dice to roll. Then you stack them to make the beanstalk grow. If the tower falls, the others get to steal gold.

• Choose and roll your dice
• Stack the dice onto the beanstalk
• When it topples, rivals steal gold

A round step by step

1. Choose how many dice you take.
2. Roll them and stack them on the beanstalk.
3. If the stack falls, the others grab gold.
4. The next player takes a turn.

Who is it for?

Families and kids around seven and up will have fun. The short play time keeps the mood light. Heavy gamers will want more depth.

Conclusion

Jack & the Beanstalk is a sweet, quick stacking game for in between. Kids love the tension when the tower wobbles. For demanding groups it is too light.