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Product Specifications
Model NumberTEM001
Number of Game Players2 joueurs
Batteries Required?No
Batteries Included?No
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Product Description
Safety Warning
o For UK ASINs: Warning! This toy contains magnets or magnetic components. Magnets sticking together or becoming attached to a metallic object inside the human body can cause serious or fatal injury. Seek immediate medical help if magnets are swallowed or inhaled. Click here for further information Recalls and Product Safety.
Manufacturer's Description
POLARITY...Master the forces of magnetism in this Fabulous Game!
In this orginal game, players take turns making magnetic discs defy the laws of gravity and stay still in mid air! By strategically placing your discs on the mat, you begin to trap your opponent so you have the advantage to gain points. As a result, chaos ensues which causes discs to collide and a magnetic frenzy could erupt which can result in scoring opportunities. Towers of discs are scored as points; the player with the most points at the end of a game wins. Watch out for the always dangerous red disc, any movement of that piece and the game is over!
In this orginal game, players take turns making magnetic discs defy the laws of gravity and stay still in mid air! By strategically placing your discs on the mat, you begin to trap your opponent so you have the advantage to gain points. As a result, chaos ensues which causes discs to collide and a magnetic frenzy could erupt which can result in scoring opportunities. Towers of discs are scored as points; the player with the most points at the end of a game wins. Watch out for the always dangerous red disc, any movement of that piece and the game is over!
Polarity is easy to learn, but provides a deep and exciting challenge for advanced players. You will never get bored of Polariety because each game encourages the testing of new tactics each time you play and is never the same game twice. This game will tests players patience, agility, and strategic ability. Do you have what it takes to master these skills?
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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
What an interesting game! I have an extensive board game selection which is certainly not limited to the rubbish which regularly appears in the Argos catalogue! Among others, I have had the pleasure to play Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Niagara, Descent, Ticket To Ride, Bang!, The Werewolves of Millers Hollow, San Juan, Conquest of the Empire, Britannia, Roborally, Shadows Over Camelot.... You get the idea - some real classics. Polarity however is very, very different. I actually found out about it from a newspaper article a few weeks ago - it recently won the Science Museum Smart Toy Award (and was their `Ultimate' winner). Now let me get one thing clear, the fact that a game had won some science award wouldn't immediately make me want to go out and buy it, but the picture in the newspaper showed 2 kids playing with magnets resting in the magnetic fields of other magnets - enlarge Amazon's image & you'll understand. Anyway, I managed to get hold of a copy, read through the rules and played a few games with a couple of friends - we also amended the rules ever so slightly so we could play with 4 players: 2 teams of 2. It's different and a whole lot of fun. Manual dexterity is not something which the average board game uses as a game mechanic - it works fantastically. Besides the fact that between games everyone is trying to balance their magnets against the largest stack possible, it just looks cool. Once you've played a few times the game becomes much more about the strategy of cutting down your opponents options, trying to get them to make the first mistake and capitalising on it rather than merely balancing magnets. Having said that, the moment you become complacent about a simple move (or you knock the table with your knee getting up to put the kettle on/get a beer), the game reminds you that it's boss with the merry snapping together of magnets.
Rules: simply put, you balance your magnets in the fields of your other pieces which are laying down flat (`Leaners' and `Foundation Discs' respectively). If they snap together while still in your hand it's the end of your turn & both magnets go back on your stack (you start with c20 magnets each). If they snap together on the table, your opponent gets to pick them up, turn over to their colour and place down anywhere on the board as a stack - these are called `Towers'. It is these Towers which score points at the end of the game which happens when one of the players successfully place their last magnet. Players with magnets still in hand subtract these from their `Tower score' to get their final score. I ended my first game with a score of -4 after a disastrous final turn having been in the lead all game - GREAT FUN!
There are a few more (relatively simple) rules but essentially it's a game which is fun, different, engaging enough to keep you coming back for more and has a certain "wow!" factor when people see it in progress or try the magnets out for themselves.
I recommend it (as well as the rest of the games I listed earlier).
Rules: simply put, you balance your magnets in the fields of your other pieces which are laying down flat (`Leaners' and `Foundation Discs' respectively). If they snap together while still in your hand it's the end of your turn & both magnets go back on your stack (you start with c20 magnets each). If they snap together on the table, your opponent gets to pick them up, turn over to their colour and place down anywhere on the board as a stack - these are called `Towers'. It is these Towers which score points at the end of the game which happens when one of the players successfully place their last magnet. Players with magnets still in hand subtract these from their `Tower score' to get their final score. I ended my first game with a score of -4 after a disastrous final turn having been in the lead all game - GREAT FUN!
There are a few more (relatively simple) rules but essentially it's a game which is fun, different, engaging enough to keep you coming back for more and has a certain "wow!" factor when people see it in progress or try the magnets out for themselves.
I recommend it (as well as the rest of the games I listed earlier).
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Unlike the other review above (great review by the way), my experience of games is a bit more limited to the Argos catalogue! However, having seen this on TV a while ago I came across it in a couple of places and decided to buy. It's a great game! I don't really need to go into details as G.D. Barnfather's review does a good job, but it really is fun and something which is sure to be a hit at Christmas. So, if you haven't had a chance to play those other games which he mentioned and you're more used to Monopoly and Cluedo, you should still give it a try. Having enjoyed this one so much, I might try out a couple of others which he mentioned...
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Being a big kid at almost 40 (in 11 days!)I absolutely LOVE playing board games so my husband bought this game for me for Christmas having been interested by it's uniqueness (can you say that?) I am so pleased as it's great fun. After opening it I initially thought it maybe difficult to learn (perhaps due to the fact I'd had the odd glass of sherry!!) When I finally sat down to learn it, I was hooked. It reminds me of years ago, playing Operation as a kid, trying it use a steady hand. One of the other reviewers mentioned knocking the table... keep the dog away too!!!!!!!
A BIG thumbs up for this cracking little game!
A BIG thumbs up for this cracking little game!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
polarity
interesting game,needs focusing...having a lot of fun playing with friends..very hard to play if you had a drink or two... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Z Zoom
Great fun, but no classic
I bought this as a present for my father. We played it a couple of times, which we both enjoyed, and it was neat learning to balance the pieces and how the magnets will interact,... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by T. S. Marsh
Over-hyped
The marketing was good and we bought Polarity in 2007. However, in practice it was disappointing. Sadly the rules and gameplay have some irritating ambiguities and conceptual... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2008 by Good Read
fantastic
This is a great game. I played this game with my cousin 10 years my junior. We had so much fun. Its suitable for adults and children alike. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2007 by Ms. Michelle A. White
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