Designed by: Hermann Huber
Elk Fest is a game for two players where each of them is trying to get their moose (not an elk, as explained in the rulebook!) across the water to their opponent’s island.
Each player has a moose and a starting island, plus three stepping stones. Their opponent sits across the table from them, and the table’s surface represents the water. On a given turn you are allowed two flicks of the stepping stones – what you’re trying to do is line them up so your moose can, a step at a time, cross the water to the island on the other side. If your moose can have one foot on the stone (or island) behind it, and one in front – without falling over – then that’s a valid move. If you’re good at flicking you may be able to move it more than one step at a time.
When the moose pass each other – theoretically in the middle of the water – they can step on each other’s stones too. In fact you can flick your opponents’ stepping stones instead of your own: either as a spoiling tactic or simply because it’s a better option than your own!
The first one to get their moose across wins.
A little, as you can interfere with each other's stones. You cannot however mess around with another moose!
Almost none. You're only waiting for a couple of flicks.
None. It's all about dexterity.
Very easy to learn and play, and very silly. This can feasibly come out even after the kids have gone to bed!
2-2
Players
6+
Years
5-15
Mins
Sam says
It's a game of moose crossing islands that involves flicking, and plays in 5 or 10 minutes. What's not to like??