Rattlesnake Jake

Reviewed By  Janet Mawdesley       October 3, 2021

 

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Distributor:      Crown and Andrews/Goliath Games
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Release Date:   2020  

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Rattlesnake Jake can’t be trusted as he has already stolen all the gold, and now it is up to you to get it back. This is a fun filled game but to play it you have to be well aware that Jake, that nasty rattlesnake, is guarding his stolen gold very carefully and will strike out if you try and get it away from him.

Simple and easy to play once Jake has been assembled, the game consists of placing the gold in front of Jake and then very, very carefully trying to get each piece in front of you without upsetting Jake. It is best to look him straight in the eye when you are stealing back your gold, as then, hopefully he will be too busy looking at you to watch what your hands are doing.

Once you have the gold, place each piece in front of you but if you upset Jake and he strikes, back goes half of your gold. There is a fate card included to be used if you want to hurry up building up with your pile of gold, but be beware, it is a fate card so anything could happen!

Suspense builds as the game continues as to how long it will take or who will be the first person to upset Jake so much he simply has to do what all good rattlesnakes do when hoarding their stolen gold; Strike!

There is a small element of skill involved with this game, but the rules are relatively easy making it suitable for younger players.