Let's Play The Goose Game

Summary

In this video, Helen introduces a nostalgic board game, 'The Goose Game,' which she fondly remembers from her childhood. Played with two dice, the objective is to reach square 63 first. The game features various spaces, including the advantageous bridge, the rewarding yellow goose, and the perilous well and jail. Helen emphasizes the game's simplicity and resilience-building nature, suitable for ages 5 to 12. She highlights the game's luck-based mechanics and the importance of remembering specific rules, such as landing on the same square and the unique starting move with a roll of nine. The video showcases a lively gameplay session with Helen, Sim, and Sarah, demonstrating the game's appeal as a family-friendly activity.

Takeaways

• 🎲 The game is a classic board game involving rolling two dice to move around the board.
• 👧👦 It's designed for up to four players and can be adapted for more with additional pieces.
• 🚀 The goal is to be the first to reach square 63.
• 📚 Landing on the bridge allows players to 'teleport' to the next bridge, similar to 'Snakes and Ladders'.
• 🐥 Landing on the yellow goose lets players roll the dice again, moving the same number of spaces as before.
• 🎉 Rolling a nine on the first turn can have special effects, as detailed in the game's booklet.
• 🚫 Beware of the well and jail squares, which can cause a player to miss turns unless another player also lands there, allowing a 'jump out'.
• ⛔ Landing on the skull sends a player back to the start of the game.
• 🏁 Players must land exactly on the finish square; overshooting means moving back towards the start.
• 🔄 The maze square relocates players to square 20, potentially losing progress.
• 👾 It's a luck-based game, not one of strategy, but it helps build resilience as players can be overtaken at any moment.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the Goose Game mentioned in the transcript?

The main objective of the Goose Game is to be the first player to reach square number 63 by rolling two dice and moving around the game board.

What special feature does the bridge square have in the game?

The bridge square acts like a transporter; if a player lands on it, they are relocated to the next bridge square, similar to how snakes and ladders work but without the snakes and ladders.

What happens when a player lands on the yellow Goose square?

If a player lands on the yellow Goose square, they get to move again the same number of squares that it took for them to get on the goose.

What is the significance of rolling a nine on the first go in the game?

Rolling a nine on the first go takes the player to a specific square, as detailed in the game's booklet, but the exact square is not mentioned in the transcript.

What are the consequences of landing on the well or jail squares?

Landing on the well or jail squares results in missing two turns unless another player also lands there, in which case they can help each other out.

How does the game handle players who land on the same square?

Players cannot share a square; if one player lands on a square occupied by another, they must move to the nearest unoccupied square.

What is the effect of landing on the scale square?

Landing on the scale square sends a player back to the start of the game.

What happens when a player lands on the maze square?

Landing on the maze square relocates a player to square number 20, effectively losing about half of their moves.

How many players can play the Goose Game, and what are the game pieces called?

The Goose Game can be played by up to four players, and the game pieces are called meeples.

What is the recommended age range for playing the Goose Game?

The game is recommended for ages 5 to 12.

What is the nature of the Goose Game in terms of strategy and luck?

The Goose Game is primarily a luck-based game rather than a strategy game, and it is also considered a resilience-building game.