Background
The game Fire and Ice begins when the universe
captured within this mystic talisman is disrupted by the central
element of fire. Fire, the active force, moves first, leaving
ice in its former place – thus restoring balance, but forever
breaking symmetry.
Ice, born where fire has receded, in turn moves
leaving a new element of fire in its wake.
And so, fire and ice continue in their fateful
dance, choosing at each turn which elemental piece will channel
their action: a piece whose options must be limited to either
the free points of its own island of power, or an identically
positioned point on another island.
Theirs is a struggle to determine the destiny
of the universe by controlling 3 islands of power lying along
one of the 7 great lines of power, while the free points of
this finite universe relentlessly fill. Only one will prevail.
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Features
and Benefits
- Attractive wooden game board.
- Pleasing symmetry between the pattern of 7 points on
each individual island and the pattern of the 7 islands
which comprise the entire board.
- Interesting and original piece movement.
- Easy to learn rules – novices can learn the game
and be playing within a few minutes.
- 2-player strategy game of "perfect information."
That is, all moves available to both sides are known by
both players – there are no "randomizing"
elements such as cards or dice.
- Not suited for very young players. Best for teenagers
and older.
- The game is complex enough to provide a challenge for
experienced strategy gamers. There is a dynamic balance
between offense and defense as the situations in various
parts of the board can shift quickly and dramatically.
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Product Data Sheet - 2707
Name
|
Fire and Ice |
| Released |
2002 |
| Origin |
Thailand |
| Item # |
2707 |
| UPC |
6 59390 02707 6 |
| ISBN |
0-9716729-3-8 |
| Ages |
8+ |
| Players |
2 |
| List |
29.99 |
| Unit |
1 unit |
| Length |
11.875" |
| Width |
1.875" |
| Height |
11.875" |
| Weight
(lbs) |
3.65 lbs |
| Case |
4 |
| Length |
12.75" |
| Width |
13" |
| Height |
8.25" |
| Weight
(lbs) |
15.75 lbs |
| Master Pack |
12 |
| Weight
(lbs) |
49.35 lbs |
| Pallet |
240 |
| Cases |
60 |
| Length |
48" |
| Width |
40" |
| Height |
46.5 |
| Weight
(lbs) |
990 lbs* |
* includes pallet weight @ 45 lbs
| Credits |
| Original
Concept and Prototype: |
Jens-Peter
Schliemann |
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