Wednesday 11 November 2020

Hedgeways Strategy Tile Game Giveaway (With Sprout & Gherkin) Age 7-99+

Hedgeways is a wooden strategy game which we were sent to review earlier this Autumn by Sprout & Gherkin. Designed for 2 players (although we have played a version with more), and recommended for anyone aged around 7-99+, it's fun to play, and a beautiful game which comes in the most amazing wooden box... 

Hedgeways strategy game for 2 players of any age. Sent for review.

Hedgeways is from the same people who make another gorgeous wooden tile game, Sproutword, and it's just as clever. There is no plastic packaging, in fact no plastic at all, and the box itself is part of the joy - created mainly from a single piece of wood, carefully cut to bend over and clip shut. That'll impress the Grandads... 

Hedgeways game tiles strewn on table

Players take it in turns to place 1,2 or 3 tiles on the table. Tiles have to match in colour where they touch. Players earn a point for every 'field' they enclose completely. It's pick up and play at it's finest. There are no complicated rules and anyone can win - although you definitely get better as you play! 

Gameplay on table showing Hedgeways strategy game

Hedgeways is similar to Chess or Draughts in that you can try and think a few moves in advance, and force your opponent to make a losing move - or at least one which earns you a few extra points! There's a lot of scope for improvement as you play, and it'll take a long time to master. Recommended for age 7+, a younger gamer will struggle to keep up with a more experienced (or competitive) player. 

Hedgeways strategy game all over the table game in action

We really like Hedgeways, and it makes a beautiful gift for someone of any age. You can find my full Hedgeways game review here, and it is available to buy now priced £25.99 on the Sprout & Gherkin website

I'm delighted that Sprout & Gherkin have offered one of my readers a copy of Hedgeways for themselves as an early Christmas present. 
Entry to the giveaway is via the Gleam form below. I use Gleam because it's fair, and randomly draws the winner for me. None of your details are used for anything other than administering the game, and then they're deleted. If you are confused by Gleam, then you can find a link to a 'how-to' alongside my other UK giveaways, on my Giveaways Page

The giveaway is open to UK entrants only, and will close at midnight Sunday 6th December. For full terms and conditions, see the bottom of the Gleam form. 

Hedgeways Strategy Tile Game Giveaway




We were sent our copy of Hedgeways for review. 


68 comments:

  1. Start Christmas shopping early and aim to have it all bought by the end of Novermber so you can enjoy Advent without so much rushing around!

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  2. Plan ahead, start Xmas preparations early and share the work.

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  3. Remember - Christmas dinner is just a Sunday roast with crackers! DOn't be ashamed to get ready made frozen stuff in.

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  4. I think remember to take time out, it is only one day and only get what you can afford, its not worth getting into debt otherwise your stress is just in January too

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  5. we buy bits throughout the year and have presents sorted by September which just leaves the last minute food items.

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  6. Starting early and making lists, and not leaving your wrapping until Christmas Eve!

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  7. I buy gift bags off qvc, you drop the item in, pull the drawstrings, present wrapped, it saves so much time

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  8. My wonderful wife deals with Christmas. She starts in the Boxing Day sales & continues until Christmas Eve. I have no idea how she remembers what she has bought or for who! Then she prepares a fantastic meal on the day.

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  9. Frozen roasts, parsnips cook in foil trays so can throw away and not as much washing up

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  10. Only get what you can afford and try not to put to much pressure on yourself

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  11. I like to get my Christmas cards ready in November, then they can be posted out in early December. One job out of the way.

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  12. Buy throughout the year or save a bit each month to spread the cost!

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  13. Be realistic - make a budget and stick to it - its not the price that matters its the thought

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  14. Try and be organised and S don’t be afraid to start early - better early than being rushed to do things

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  15. Remember it's juat one day and the best gift is not material stuff but your time. Spending quality time together with those that mean the most is priceless.

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  16. Delegation with all the prep is always a bonus! A person can't do everything themselves!!

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  17. start early and break down in to small tasks, not so daunting and no mad rush

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  18. best tip be organised and budget

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  19. I just treat it like any other Sunday as we have cooked breakfast and a sunday dinner its just different s it is Christmas day

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  20. Take your time...breakfast doesn't have to be at 8, Christmas dinner can be at 4.

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  21. Christine Shelley20 November 2020 at 14:15

    Do the veg on christmas eve , and put christmas pudding in slow cooker overnight , ready at lunchtime

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  22. I just try and live in the moment on Christmas Day and remember how exciting it was when I was a kid and know that my children will be feeling the same

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  23. Get a list, do as much done early, drink wine!

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  24. Get your shopping and wrapping done early and split the cost by buying vouchers or by saving on a savings card for your food shop.

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  25. Start early and do little and often so you aren't left stressing over huge jobs all needing to be done NOW

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  26. start early then your not rushing about

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  27. I find it extremely stressful and have trouble sleeping in the run up to the big day as I'm worrying about how I'm going to afford it. I've learnt the earlier I start preperations the easier it becomes.

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  28. Start making lists early and buying item when you see them on sale and try and get things finished by the start of December so its not so stressful

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  29. Start shopping early and don't forget to treat yourself too x

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  30. We prep the dinner the day before, peel potatoes etc

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  31. Be prepared and have veg etc chopped and ready so you don't have to spend the whole of Christmas in the kitchen.

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  32. I always make sure I write lists and make sure I know what I must do by each date!

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  33. Try and plan early in November. Start buying presents then or at least have a list of what you are going to buy everyone.

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  34. Get the whole family involved in preparing everything

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  35. Delegate and get the family to help you

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  36. Make the most of the january sales and black friday to save money on your xmas gifts

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  37. Just go with the flow. Disasters can be laughed off and become part of family folklore.

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  38. Lists always help me and also starting to present but at beginning of November

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  39. Become a Grinch

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  40. This looks very fun for my daughter :)

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  41. Start shopping early and prepare as much food as possible before the big day!

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  42. I think the biggest problem with Christmas dinner is also the biggest delight. It's the fact that the whole family is gathered together. My best tip is to get the family together more often. That way the once a year Christmas dinner doesn't take on such huge pressure.

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  43. We share the cooking of the Christmas Dinner. Hubby prepares & cooks the meat, I prepare all veg & then my brother & sister-in-law cut it up & cook it. My brother also makes the best yorkshire puddings EVER!

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  44. Don't overcomplicate things. It doesn't have to be prefect, it can be good enough. If everyone is happy that is all that matters.

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  45. I did my shopping earlier this year, it definitely saved me a lot of stress and worrying

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  46. pre-prepare as much as possible - wrap as you buy presents rather than letting them all mount up, and it's amazing how much of Christmas dinner can be at least partially prepared and then frozen

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  47. its never too early to start shopping

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  48. Ermmmm some Baileys always helps me! lol

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  49. I start buying in November but with 4 children I always keep adding little gifts along the way

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  50. Just to plan ahead and even the food for the day prep whatever you can the day before.

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  51. Make a list and stick to it x

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  52. Spread the buying through the year so most things (apart from fresh food) are bought by the beginning of December then lists, lists and more lists!

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  53. do alittle each day! i also start shopping early throughout the year so less stress

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  54. Start planning early in the year, I pick up stocking fillers all the way through the year.

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  55. It has to be lists and organisation, lots of planning and it helps reduce stress

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  56. Plan, plan and plan some more. Plan everything. What and when you're buying something, from where, how much and for who. Also plan when you are doing decorations, going shopping, meeting friend/family. We keep track in a spreadsheet and are then able to stick to a budget too.

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  57. Start early and keep a list to keep yourself organised.

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  58. Plan plan plan although this year we havent got many people to see so in a way it will be a lot easier but a bit sad.

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  59. Save ahead - not just a little money but also gifts, decorations, wrapping paper and whatever else you spend on at Christmas.

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  60. Know what you need to buy & check the prices early so you know whether a promotion is a good deal or not!

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  61. in a normal,non covid year --get yourself invited to someone elses house christmas day

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  62. I would love to know working full time and getting everything done is stressful. I would say start early which is something I never seem to do genes the stress

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  63. Lots of lists and start early. I've not followed my own advice so now I'm beginning to panic!

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  64. Just remember that everything doesn't have to be perfect to enjoy It!

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  65. A list of want needed and being prepared

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