Kluster Second Opinion

I’ve had my eyes on this one for a little while now. It has regularly popped up for me in all sorts of places on social media and now I have finally have it. Thank you, secret Santa for Kluster.

What’s In The Box

This game is one of the simplest games I’ve played and not least because of the components within the box. 24 magnetic games pieces (which are actually all slightly different in shape) and one piece of string tied off in a loop. Not much at all.

How Do We Play?

As already noted it is a simple game, Really simple!

The game is intended for 2 to 4 players and those amounts players divide perfectly for the 24 playing pieces available. Divide the playing pieces equally among all players and you are ready to start.

Players then take it in turns to place one magnetic piece within the looped string. The first player to play their final piece is the winner. However, if at any point after you play a piece and the magnets attract to each other and “Kluster”, you have to pick up all those pieces stuck together and go again from there.

You do have the option to also manipulate the loop and pull it once in an outward direct. If you pull magnets though and they Kluster, you’re collecting.

It’s Brilliant

The tension in this short game is ridiculously high as you worry about the movement of the playing pieces each time.

It is important to note that you need a smooth playing surface for this one, a pit of sand will not have the desired effect. Playing on sheet ice though would be bonkers, I’d love to try the game that way.

Everyone is on tenterhooks through out every moment of the game. Praying the magnets do not move on your own time, whilst willing with every ounce of energy that the magnets Kluster on an opponent and open up a space on the playing area. It is so exciting and you can get a lot of games in, in a short space of time, great fun.

This game is also suitable for nearly anyone due to the simple mechanics and is already a firm family favourite in our home.

Final Thoughts

Simple, intense and quick to play. I highly recommend this little Kluster set to your collection.