“Crootle”, put simply, tasks players with matching colored tiles in an attempt to form a path from one end of the board to the other.  Sounds simple, right?  Well, yes and no.  While being able to match colors is a skill that we learn at a very young age, the manner in which players place the tiles will ultimately determine who wins and who loses.  I have weakness for games that are easy to play but involve a bit of critical thinking and strategic planning…to that end, “Crootle” certainly fits the bill.  Before we get started with the preview, I’d like to thank the folks at World Village Games, LLC for providing me with a prototype copy.  As with most prototypes, it’s important to stress that they usually aren’t representative of the final product.  The content in the pictures featured below are therefore subject to change.

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