Latice Deluxe Board Game (old edition, out of print)

Latice is a deceptively simple game that has really appealed to my children (8 and 10) and me. The rules haven't comprehensively covered every situation in which we've found ourselves but we've quite happily made up some of our own to fill the gaps. The 8 year old finds it tricky towards the end of the game as considerable strategic thinking is required but it's a good challenge for her. I am glad that I choose the deluxe edition with acrylic tiles. The game is presented well and there are resealable packets and pouches for all of the various parts which is very handy.

Good family game especially if participants are of mixed age and ability. The underlying concept is easy to grasp ie being the first to get rid of all your tiles by laying them down matching on picture and/or colour so play can begin immediately and strategy can evolve. The reward for multiple matches in a single move is a blue or yellow gem stone (which really appeals to the children and the acquisitive amongst us) that can later be used to purchase additional moves. What is nice about this game is that it is a blend of luck and skill, but there are ways to mitigate both. If you can't match 4 tiles to earn a sunstone (yellow gem) you could aim to land on one of the sun squares to win one. If the boards current set up doesn't play to your hand, you can use the wind tile to blow away a tile and give you an advantage. If you haven't got a wind tile you could buy one, and if you have too many gems at the end of your turn you lose the surplus. In addition you can distribute wind tiles differently across players at the start of the game if you wanted a more level playing field for mixed ability players.I bought the deluxe addition because the game is played using all tiles and I wanted them to last. The game is well made and the gem stones are attractive. My only criticism is a niggle that the board bends the wrong way so at the end of the game tiles have to be picked up and placed in their bag instead of being slid into it off the board.I think Latice works best for mixed age and ability, the closest game I own to it is Blockus which is also immediately playable with simple rules. However in Blockus, although all players begin with the same tiles, winning depends almost entirely on strategy and there is no way to handicap the best players to even up the chances for the less able player.

A very good strategy game for all ages - our seven-year-old granddaughter joins in, but there's plenty of interest for older players. It's easy to learn and quick to play, with a good mix of skill and luck. While it's best with 3 or 4 players, it still works well with only two. The instruction book could be clearer: there are some ambiguities, and an error noticed by other reviewers and corrected online.

I bought this as a Christmas present.We have been playing it all through the holiday and love it.It took a few minutes to read the rules and master the concept, but it is thoroughly absorbing and challenging.We have only played with 2 people so far, but unlike so many games it is a great game for 2.I am looking forward to trying it with more players.

Never heard of the game before and wanted something to amuse my overactive 7 year old grandson that was easy to get to grips with straight away. Played it 5 times this last weekend and still not sure we are playing right but the game was very much enjoyed! The more you play the more you understand the strategy of it which is achievable to all ages.

I bought this for the whole family, as I buy a new game every year for xmas for everyone to enjoy. I am glad I paid a little extra for the plastic tiles as I don't think the card ones would have lasted with my family. Everyone liked it adults and teenagers alike however my just turned 4 year old grandson played jointly with his mum as he is probably a little to young to play himself even though he is very bright for his age.

I purchased Latice on the back of reading some good reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. We have only had the game for a short time but I can say that it has already become quite addictive. It doesn't take long to learn and a game can be completed within 30 - 40 minutes (with 2 players). The game doesn't over tax the brain, but offers enough strategic thinking to keep play interesting, particularly towards the end when the options for laying and matching tiles becomes more restricted. The addition of using sunstones and the wind tiles to gain extra moves and options adds another interesting tactical dimension to the game play. Overall, Latice is a well designed game and very enjoyable to play. The quality of the pieces and board in the Deluxe Edition is also to be commended. Highly recommended.

It is a very fun game to play for younger and older people among is. Not very hard to learn.Ones you get the hang of it it is very fun to play. My seven year old loves it as much as my 18 year old. It has challenges on different levels.Would definitely buy as a present!!!