This one only requires minimal supplies, plays very fast, and has very straightforward rules.
It is quick and easy to explain to newcomers, and yet can become very competitive and subtle in terms of available strategies.
A typical Hare & Hounds board : A couple squares and 4 tokens are all it takes. |
It's one of those perfect games to play on holidays or in case of bad weather, without the need for crazy setups.
A game could be improvised from items laying around in most environments (at school, while camping, at the bar, on the beach...)
Read along if you want to give it a shot. It will be quick I promise!