Ακτίνες Θανάτου (Death Rays)

An extremely rare space-themed board game released exclusively in Greece during the 1960s. It can be played from 2–4 players. Each player selects a "pawn" and places it on a chosen base before a “navigator” is elected. The navigator positions a special magnetic piece on the board’s central magnetic field by slightly turning the main knob. The first player spins the numbered wheel and moves their piece accordingly in a circular direction toward the opposite base. If a player lands on “safety rays,” they may change direction or move downward; landing on “death rays” sends them back to their starting point. After all players have taken their turn, the navigator uses a compass pointer to rotate the central knob, activating magnets that can move one or more pieces around the board. A secondary magnet may also activate, affecting other players. Players must remember: (a) anyone pulled by the navigator’s magnet must follow and then return to the last safe zone, and (b) anyone caught in the second magnetic field must return to their base. The winner is the first player to complete a full circuit and reach the base opposite their starting position. —user summary