{"product_id":"operation-cuckoo-travel-edition-board-game","title":"Operation Cuckoo Travel Edition Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame battle nest. Smaller adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact two-player tactical game of movement, captures and clever positioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake Operation Cuckoo on the go in this travel-sized edition featuring smaller playing pieces and a single-sided game board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome back to the battle nest, now in a more compact format made for travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Cuckoo Travel Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two rival cuckoos battle for control of an unfamiliar nest. Move eggs, reed warblers and your cuckoo across the board, capture opposing pieces and look for the right opportunity to outmanoeuvre your opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach type of playing piece moves differently. Eggs move one space, while reed warblers and cuckoos can move one or two spaces in a straight line. If an opposing piece is within capturing range, you must capture it, making every move an important tactical decision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is more than one route to victory. You can eliminate your own pieces until only your cuckoo remains, capture your opponent’s cuckoo, reach an opposing homebase with your cuckoo, or take advantage of an opponent entering your homebase incorrectly. Matches are played as a best-of-three set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps the core two-player gameplay while using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller pieces and a single-sided game board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a handy alternative to the full-size version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefer the full-size game?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/operation-cuckoo-board-game\" title=\"Operation Cuckoo Board Game\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/operation-cuckoo-board-game\" title=\"Operation Cuckoo Board Game\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Cuckoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the larger playing pieces and two-sided game board of the standard edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTactical two-player play:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every move can create an opportunity or open the door for your opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple ways to win:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victory is not limited to simply capturing one piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent movement abilities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eggs, reed warblers and cuckoos each move differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMandatory captures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If a capture is available, you must take it, adding another layer of tactical planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel-friendly format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smaller pieces and a compact presentation make this edition easier to take along.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick matches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plays in approximately 15–30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jolly Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15–30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tactical two-player board game\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Travel Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame board:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-sided\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 game board, 34 wooden pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRules:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dutch, English, French and German\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dennis Harmsen \u0026amp; Esmée Spaargaren\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Operation Cuckoo.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe playing pieces are smaller than those in the standard edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Travel Edition has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-sided game board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the two-sided board of the standard edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatches are played as a best-of-three set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJolly Dutch states that its games use biodegradable plastic, biodegradable ink and glue, FSC-certified materials, European production and CO₂ compensation for transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jolly Dutch Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67643409563955,"sku":"JDOCTE23","price":249.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/operation-cuckoo-travel-edition-jolly-dutch-box-webp.webp?v=1791632299","url":"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/operation-cuckoo-travel-edition-board-game","provider":"Afrishon World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}