Components:

• Game Board Frame: Holds the ice blocks.

• Ice Blocks: Plastic blocks that fit into the game board frame.

• 1 Penguin Figure: The penguin that stands on the ice blocks.

• 2 Mallets: Small plastic hammers used to tap out the ice blocks.
  

Objective:

The goal is to keep the penguin standing on the ice. The player who makes the penguin fall through the ice loses the game.

Setup:

1. Assemble the Game Board:

   • Place the game board frame on a flat surface.

   • Insert the ice blocks into the frame to form a solid grid of ice.

2. Position the Penguin:

   • Place the penguin figure on the center block of ice.
     

Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game:

   • Decide who goes first by any preferred method (e.g., youngest player, roll a die, etc.).

   • Play proceeds clockwise.

2. Taking Turns:

   • On each turn, a player uses a mallet to tap out one block of ice from the game board.

   • The player can tap out any block of ice except the block directly under the penguin if there are other blocks supporting the penguin.

3. Continue Play:

   • Players take turns tapping out one block of ice at a time.

   • If the penguin stays on top, play continues to the next player.
     

Winning the Game:

• The game continues until the penguin falls through the ice.

• The player who makes the penguin fall loses the game.

• The remaining players win.
  

Strategy Tips:

1. Tap Gently: Use gentle taps to avoid disturbing the stability of the ice blocks.

2. Plan Moves: Think ahead and try to predict which blocks are crucial for supporting the penguin.

3. Observe the Ice Structure: Pay attention to which blocks have already been removed and how it affects the remaining ice.