Players compete for space in the "walls of the city" by placing either dark or light pieces within the boardīs grid.
According to Romalda Allsup, buyer for Terra Toys in Austin, Texas, "Itīs a classic. We sell it with chess."
"As more people get into the electronic age, itīs nice to connect with something natural," said Kathie Dockstader, buyer for Top Ten Toys in Seattle, Wash., explaining why this product sells well.
This basic version sells better than other versions at Games of Berkeley, according to supervisor Gabriel Dominique
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