2-4
Players
10+
Age
60-90
Minutes
Video
Description
On Pointe is a board game where players advance as a professional dancer would, from learning the basic ballet moves, mastering rehearsals, performing on stage, competing to become Prima Ballerina, and accepting their bouquet at curtain call. It’s a perfect gift for dancers or ballet lovers of all ages. The game is competitive for 2 to 4 players and stays true to its theme throughout. Points are accumulated by collecting gems and treasures for the tutu or tunic score board, with the winner decided by total points scored at the end of the game. There are plenty of strategic and tactical options available to the player when deciding on which dance move they select and when they apply their power-up tokens. If you’re looking for a gift for dancers, this is an ideal choice! GAME DETAILS Number of players: 2 – 4 For Ages: 8+ Playing time: 20-30 minutes CONTENTS 6 Ballet Dancers (2 extra) 7 Rehearsal Dancers 7 Corps de Ballet Dancers 20 Position Tokens 20 Gems 14 Treasures 4 Tutu / Tunic Score Boards 3 Stage Curtains 1 Tiara 1 Turn Gem 1 Game Board 1 Rule Book
Game Info
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PublisherAnalog Game Studios
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DesignerElisa Prashad
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ArtistMichael Christpher
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Year of Release2019
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Number of Players2-4
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Minimum Age8
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Play Time (Minutes)20-30
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ComponentsCards, Board, Chips, Tokens, Other
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