Klasks

Klasks is a tabletop dexterity game invented by Hans van Waarden. The game is played on a circular wooden board with a central pit and four magnetic pegs. Players use magnets hidden beneath their hand to control their playing piece, the 'klask', and attempt to knock opponents' pieces into the pit or their own goal. The game involves speed, precision, and strategic thinking.

Players start with three white magnets called 'klasks' on the board, one for each player and one in the center. The goal is to get your opponent's klask into the central pit while avoiding doing the same to your own. Players can also score points by knocking their opponent's klask into their own goal, or by attracting three or more white magnets to their own klask. A player loses if their klask falls into the central pit, if they attract three or more white magnets to their own klask, or if they intentionally move their klask.

Klasks is known for its fast-paced gameplay and the satisfying tactile feel of the magnets. It is suitable for two players and is often played in short, intense rounds. The game has gained popularity in recent years, with a growing competitive scene and international tournaments. The game's simple rules make it easy to learn, but its strategic depth offers a significant challenge for experienced players.