And a specially numbered die.
Rock me archimedes instructions.
The game is named after the ancient greek mathematician famous for describing the principle of the lever.
In march 2012 the marbles game design contest was won by matt buchanan with his idea aptly named rock me archimedes.
Take turns placing marbles on the board and moving them toward the edge but be careful overbalancing the board on one side causes the edge to touch the table and you to lose.
You win by getting all of your marbles to the end of the board or by tricking the other player into losing aka.
Rock me archimedes is a two player abstract game requiring both strategy and dexterity.
Playing rock me archimedes engages visual perception and decision making skills requiring players to think critically.
Rock me archimedes is a dynamic two player tabletop game that leverages critical thinking and steady hands to outmaneuver your opponent.
Tipping the board so it touches the table.
The idea of levers and balance inspired matt buchanan to enter and win the 2012 marbles game design contest with a game aptly named rock me archimedes.
Archimedes was a greek mathematician scientist and all around uber genius who discovered the laws of the lever which in playground terms is basically a teeter totter.
14 white marbles and 14 black marbles.
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By combining strategy skill and a little bit of luck the game consists of a wooden board that rocks like a teeter totter a special die and 28 marbles.
1 wooden rocker board 12 black marbles 1 die 1 marble tray 1 wooden platform 12 white marbles.
A wooden board affixed to a rounded base forming a teeter totter assembly.
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Take turns placing marbles on the board and moving them toward the edge but be careful overbalancing the board on one side causes the edge to touch the table and you to lose.
Rock me archimedes is a dynamic two player tabletop game that leverages critical thinking and steady hands to outmaneuver your opponent.
Rock me archimedes is made from beautiful beechwood and the game is half strategy half luck.
Not just addictive this game is great for mental acuity.