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2000 Ranked #5,325

Volcano

This abstract puzzle game has players move caps across volcanoes, trigger lava flows, and capture the most pieces. Scoring combinations and timing the endgame determine whether a lead can be held.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Grid Movement Mancala Category: Combinatorial

Players

1-6

Play time

Not listed

Age

?+

Complexity

2.35/5

Rating

6.82

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

At a glance

Is this game right for my group?

ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.6/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

Volcano is a clever, puzzle-style game in which players move "caps" around on top of a group of volcanoes, triggering eruptions which cause colored streams of lava to flow out across the playing field.

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Volcano is a clever, puzzle-style game in which players move "caps" around on top of a group of volcanoes, triggering eruptions which cause colored streams of lava to flow out across the playing field. The object of the game is to capture as many pieces as possible, with bonus points awarded for special combinations. Each player attempts to accumulate the highest score and then bring the game to a close before another player has a chance to steal the lead away. Volcano requires 5 Treehouse sets and a set of Volcano Caps. Multi-player Volcano supports any number of players, though between 2 and 6 is best. It can be also played by a single player as a solitaire challenge. Game System Looney Pyramids

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Play and group

Players
1–6
Best with
1–5
Play time
30 min
Complexity
2.4/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Kristin Looney

Publishers

2
(Web published) Looney Labs