Zeus on the Loose
by Gamewright
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: GamewrightBrand: Gamewright
Release Date: 2006-06-12
Model: 233
Product features:
- Ages 8 and up
Toys and Games Reviews of Zeus on the Loose
Customer Review: Great game for the entire family
Summary: 5 Stars
We received Zeus on the Loose as a birthday gift nearly a year ago and it was an instant favorite and remains one of the first games we grab when we have a few spare minutes. All six of us (parents, kids from 6 to 13) can play at once. The game is easy to learn and easy to teach to kids that are visiting for the day. Plus, kids get practice in math.
In Zeus on the Loose, you try to be the player holding the funny yellow plastic Zeus figure (our Zeus' lightning bolt broke on about the 10th game, hence the lower durability rating) when the hand ends. Each player is trying to spell "ZEUS" and each won hand earns another letter. So, winning four hands wins the game.
All players have four cards: some are number cards some are god/goddess cards that have special actions. Players take turns putting cards on the pile in the center of the table, announcing the pile's total. If a player plays certain god/goddess cards (they all have their special actions written on the cards, so you don't have to memorize the actions), he gets Zeus. If a player is able to play the same card and "steal the play" (ie. put a 7 on top of a 7 just played), or if the player raises the total of the pile to a multiple of 10 (10,20,30, etc.) then he gets to hold Zeus. When the pile reaches 100 or above, or when the pile of cards runs out, the hand is over.
Before you buy it online, see if you can find it in your Walmart or Target for about $5. However, it would be worth $10 if you had to pay that...
Description of Zeus on the Loose
Catch Zeus if you can! The great Greek god has bolted from Mount Olympus and it's up to you to nab this dashing deity. Play cards strategically, adding numbers as you climb up the mythic mountain. Grab Zeus when the total reaches a multiple of 10. Better yet, summon the strength of Apollo, Poseidon, or all-powerful Hera to bring Zeus within your grasp. Reach the top of Mount Olympus with Zeus in hand and you're a mortal among the gods. To play is human...To win, divine! Includes 60 cards, Zeus figurine and instructions.Card Games Toys
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