Hare and Tortoise
Family Board Game

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Or you can bide your time and amass carrots like a tortoise, strengthening your position for later in the game but risking an abrupt loss to your swift-footed foes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHare and Tortoise is a classic game that \u003cstrong\u003ewon the original Spiel des Jahres Award in 1979!\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s perfect for adults and families with kids aged eight and older – getting your strategic faculties firing with fun and accessible gameplay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 2-6 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame duration: 45-60 mins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 1 gameboard, 1 dice, 6 counters, 6 race cards, 18 lettuce cards and carrot cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVIDEO\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G7geQM3-EYs?si=qBrjUGMPU4O8OHvV\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMAKING A DIFFERENCE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easytabs-content-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Double Celebration!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are beyond thrilled to announce that Gibsons Games won the prestigious \u003cb\u003eKing’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development\u003c\/b\u003e, a true testament to our dedication to creating a greener future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut that’s not all - we’re also proud to be a certified \u003cb\u003eB Corp\u003c\/b\u003e, committed to using business as a force for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis incredible recognition reinforces our mission to make a lasting, positive impact on the planet and our communities. 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