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Vernon man creates board game, hosts competition

It香蕉视频直播檚 best described as a combination of backgammon and checkers
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The inaugural Gambit tournament is slated for Jan. 6 at the Prestige Inn. Gambit is a game best described as a combination of checkers and backgammon crafted by local creative Paul Cousins. (Parker Crook/Morning Star)

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However, unlike its counterparts that boast origins dating back to before the common era, Gambit was conceived by Vernon香蕉视频直播檚 own Paul Cousins on Christmas Eve of 2016 and holds its inaugural tournament at the Prestige Inn Jan. 6.

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It all started when Cousins香蕉视频直播 granddaughter was visiting for the holidays and the family was looking for an activity to do together. Cousins 香蕉视频直播 who also plays music and writes poetry 香蕉视频直播 grabbed a plank of wood, took it to his shop, and Gambit was born.

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Two players take charge at either end of the handmade board where four to eight marbles, with more marbles correlating with more difficult gameplay, stand in a line. In the commonly played battle mode, players are tasked with lining their pieces up at the other players香蕉视频直播 starting line. Two dice are rolled to determine the move, and when a player lands on their opponents marble, the opponent is sent back to home base. Play time ranges from 15 to 30 minutes per game, depending on difficulty and the game mode, Cousins said. And while the concept is simple, strategy is where the game comes to life.

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And it香蕉视频直播檚 a concept Cousins said has gained traction, garnering interest from several renowned game makers and recognition from the community.

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But for now, production remains under the roof of Cousins香蕉视频直播 garage, with less than 100 boards in circulation and roughly 15 minutes of work put into crafting each set.

To help spark interest in his creation, Cousins announced the games香蕉视频直播 opening tournament with a chance to win $1,000 in prize money.

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The tournament places participants into three age categories: under 12, under 19 and 19-and-over, with games lasting for about four hours per group and a total of 64 participants required. Players will compete in all three game modes: break out, battle and sprint.

香蕉视频直播淓veryone has an equal opportunity to win,香蕉视频直播 Cousins said. 香蕉视频直播淎nyone who likes checkers or backgammon can pick it up easily.香蕉视频直播

To help keep the playing field even, tournament and game rules are announced 24 hours ahead of the tournament and an orientation is held before kick off.

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Registration for the inaugural Gambit tournament is $10, or $50 for registration and a game board. Email info@gambitboard.ca to confirm registration. All games are played at the Prestige Inn, with start time of 10 a.m. for the 12-and-under category, 1 p.m. for 19-and-under and 4 p.m. for 19-and-above. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, visit .



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Paul Cousins shows off his new board game, Gambit, conceived on Christmas Eve of 2016. (Parker Crook/Morning Star)




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