Games Magazine – Year's Best Games
John McCallion
December 2003
USA

Octiles appeared in The Games 100 way back in 1985, when it was initially launched by Kadon Enterprises. We applaud Kadon's generosity for releasing this less expensive edition. Each octagonal tile shows four curves, each forming a path between two sides. Seventeen tiles begin face-down on the board's space, while one begins face-up in reserve. Five pawns in your color sit in reserve on your side of the board. Where octagons meet are squares on which your pawns may land. Each turn, exchange the reserve tile with the one (face up or face down) on the board. Then move a pawn on connected paths, so as to include the replacement octagon, until it reaches a square or an opponent's starting space opposite yours. Win when all five pawns reach opposing starting spaces. This latest gorgeous edition of an irresistible favorite can now be enjoyed by gamers everywhere!

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