Since Winter Break, a new board game has appeared at Jr OSC...
It has struck the interest of children and leaders alike...
It involves a twist on a classic...
A twist that forces players to predict the future...

SHIFT TAC TOE!

Anyone catch the problem with this implied move on the game box?

While doing some purging at home, Dustin unearthed this hidden treasure. First produced in 1988, Shift Tac Toe does not appear to be in production anymore. However, a quick web search reveals that "new" and used copies of the game are available for purchase for as much as $50 plus shipping.

The rules to the game are simple, but the consequences are not. On your turn, you must decide to either drop a piece or shift a row one space. A shift may result in pieces sliding over, a piece dropping out of play, or pieces dropping down - or all three events may occur from a single shift! First player to get three in a row wins.

The game forces players to think about the consequences of their actions, intended or otherwise. New players will often shift without proper forethought, giving an easy victory to their opponent. Even worse, players occasionally shift their opponents directly into a win!

Mastery of the game by any one person has yet to be achieved. Even Dustin, the most experienced player, attempted to hold court for a long string of consecutive wins, but was easily dethroned after a handful of matches.

Enough with this blog - time to shift into game mode!

Dustin