Inspired by the Book of Kells and its mesmerising patterns woven amongst the vellum pages, Project Kells evolved.  Standing atop the Hill of Tara and contemplating the conjoined ringforts of Forradh and Teach Chormac, the games of Sacred Hill and High Kings of Tara were born.  Tara is now a collection of four multi award-winning games steeped in the ancient legends of Ireland’s Celtic heritage and royal past.  These unique games of pure, 3-dimensional strategy are appreciated by young and old alike; easy to learn, yet a lifetime to master, this is truly a gift to treasure and a ‘classic’ in the making.  There are four games you can play within the same box, including:

• Sacred Hill

A connection game with a difference.  Link all your ringforts together (if you can) with bridge tiles to create a magical landscape of Celtic knotwork.  Split your enemy up - “Divide and Conquer” - that’s the aim.  But watch out for the enemy, they may try to capture your territory - so attack, defend or sacrifice?  All ages can enjoy a truly unique strategic experience!

• High Kings of Tara

Introducing the kings in all their ancient power.  Each player has three which do the work of building your ringforts.  They move like the knight in chess and add many more twists and turns to the game, taking it to another dimension altogether.  Kings can capture enemy ringforts and kings, but they can also be immobilised.

• Poisoned Chalice

Shift gear with this one - it turns the tables - literally!  It’s a battle of spirits between High King Lóegaire and St. Patrick.  Players sit at right angles to each other, pitting their wits against the unknown powers of the enemy.  Get your head around this, take control of the enemy and watch them squirm!

• Stone of Destiny (quick start extra game FREE!!)

The mighty Stone of Destiny set atop the King's Seat will roar as it accepts the true High King of Tara.  In this ultimate test of skill and nerve, victory rests on a knife-edge as you battle with your enemy to and fro.  Ringforts are won and lost in the blink of an eye; so be wise in the art of attack and defence; protect them with your life!

You’ll be amazed at the possibilities.  Once you’ve learnt the basics, be prepared to delve much deeper!  You’ll get hooked, but scoring with knots (an advanced variant – instead of kingdoms) will get you addicted!  Check out the website for other variants, animated demos, more strategy, knots and much more.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
•    Winner - ‘Best Abstract Strategy Game’ - Games Magazine 2006, USA
•    'Spiele für Zwei' - Wiener Spiele Akademie 2005, Austria
•    Winner - ‘Index 100’, Showcase 2005, Ireland
•    4 games in 1 - for young and old
•    Animated demos and variants on the website
•    Unique, 3-dimensional playing pieces that (when linked) weave under and over each other
•    Easy to learn, quick to play, yet a lifetime to master
•    Brilliant and educational for just making amazing patterns with it