Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype

Published 2010

In his Autobiography, G.K. Chesterton mentions "the well-known and widespread national game of Gype" which he and H.G. Wells invented. Specifically, Chesterton mentions "I myself cut out and coloured pieces of cardboard of mysterious and significant shapes, the instruments of Table Gype; a game for the little ones." Almost 100 years later, Eternal Revolution has published Table Gype as an abstract strategy game with a random element. Players try to move their pieces from their home row to the row directly opposite. They may jump their own pieces or those of their opponents, but every jump randomizes the playing pieces that were jumped over. Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype is played with a cloth gameboard and 32 playing pieces in 4 colors. Each piece, a six-sided die, can represent any of 6 "mysterious and significant shapes" that move differently.

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Mechanics

Dice Rolling Point to Point Movement

Categories

Abstract Strategy Dice

Designers

Christopher Nowak Paul E. Nowak

Publishers

Eternal Revolution
Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
6.04
BGG Rank
#16248
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype takes about 30 minutes.
Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype has a rating of 6.04/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 194 ratings. It is ranked #16248 overall.
Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype was designed by Christopher Nowak, Paul E. Nowak. It was published in 2010.