Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

"The motto of all the mongoose family is, 'Run and find out'; and Rikki-tikki was a true mongoose." Based on Rudyard Kipling's short story, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi pits Cobras and Mongooses (or "Mongeese"?) against each other. Rikki-Tikki leads the Mongoose army against Nag and Nagaina and their band of snakes, but be careful when you are scouting through the thick jungle; a harmless snake scout may turn out to be the ruthless Nagaina herself! Each side seeks to kill the enemy leader using an army of pieces with different abilities. The type of piece is kept secret from your opponent, so you can choose whether to bluff your opponent by keeping your leader brazenly exposed, press your luck with fearless attacks, or strategically cover your pieces with a careful defense. A modern take on the game of Chess, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi makes each game a thrilling and unique experience that can no longer be "solved", and levels the playing field between enthusiasts and newbies, while still preserving tactical gameplay. —description from the designer