Description
Reinvent the classic game of Chinese checkers with this wooden version "The Orchard Journey" by Vilac. Instead of traditional pawns, you will move cute colored carrots around a circular board that simulates a garden plot: the first to plant all their rows on the other side wins the game!
Main Features
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Themed pieces: 6 rows of 5 painted wooden carrots (yellow, orange, red, pink, blue, and purple) with felt leaves.
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Circular board: Wooden base with varnished finish and brown felt surface to simulate soil.
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Game for 2–6 players: Each individual garden advances radially across the board.
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Robust wood: Brushed and varnished beech and birch for a warm and durable feel.
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Rules included: Full-color instruction book with variations and strategic challenges.
Specifications
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Board diameter: Approx. 30 cm
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Total height: 3 cm (board) / 4 cm (carrots)
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Weight: Approx. 850 g
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Material: Beech and birch board + felt + painted wooden pieces
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Recommended age: From 5 years
How to Play
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Place the board on a flat surface.
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Assign a color to each player and take the 5 corresponding carrots.
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Time to plant: In turns, move a carrot forward or jump over others (as in Chinese checkers).
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Cross the garden: The goal is to move all your pieces to the opposite side of the board.
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The first player to complete planting their garden on the other side wins.
Why we like it
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Healthy strategy: Combines logic and planning in a fun garden setting.
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Eco-friendly material: Certified wood and non-toxic finish, environmentally friendly.
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Decorative and playful: A game piece that also looks great in living rooms and children's rooms.
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Vilac guarantee: French artisan quality ensures durable and safe games.