INTRODUCTION

JUMPIQ is a two-player game where movement is not given — it has to be created. Each player controls two Jumpers and a set of four Nodes. The goal of the Jumpers is to reach the opponent’s starting fields, but they can only move if the arrangement of Nodes allows it.

By changing the position of Nodes, you create new movement paths for your Jumpers. There is a catch — the same setup works for both players. Each of you can use it to your advantage.

The rules are simple, but every decision matters. The right placement of Nodes can open a path to victory or block it completely. Your goal is to use the available possibilities and be the first to move your Jumpers onto your opponent’s starting fields.

RULES
Goal of the game

Move your Jumpers onto your opponent’s starting fields.
The first player to do so wins.

Board and setup

The game is played on a 6 × 6 board.

Outside the board are the starting fields:

• red (with dots) — for red Jumpers
• blue (with dots) — for blue Jumpers
• transparent (with dots) — for white Nodes

At the start of the game:

• place your Jumpers on your colored starting fields
• place your Nodes on the designated starting positions

Once placed on the board, all Nodes become shared — from that moment, both players can move any Node.

Player turn

On your turn, perform one move:

• move a Jumper
• or move a Node

Jumper movement

Jumpers move by jumping over Nodes.

they can jump in any direction
they can perform multiple jumps in one turn, if the Nodes allow it
you may stop at any time

Entering the opponent’s starting fields

You can enter the opponent’s starting fields only from two designated spaces on the board — these are the yellow spaces.

Each of these spaces allows different entry directions:

• from one space, you can enter only straight forward
• from the other space, you can enter straight forward or diagonally

To enter the opponent’s field, a Jumper must use a Node.

There are two ways:

• if a Node is directly in front of the Jumper, you jump over it and enter the opponent’s field
• if a Node is behind the Jumper, you roll the die — if you roll 1, you bounce off the Node and enter the opponent’s field

Entering the opponent’s field ends the move.

Node movement

A Node can move in two ways:

• one space in any direction
• or like a chess knight (L-shape)

A Node must always land on a free space
and cannot return to the space it moved from in the previous turn.

If your opponent moved a Node, you cannot use that same Node in your next turn.

Board rules

Only one piece may occupy a space.
Nodes are never removed from the game — they only block movement and shape possible paths.

GAME MODES

Variant 1 — Classic

Jumpers can only jump over Nodes.
The game focuses on planning and building paths.

Variant 2 — Interactive

At the beginning of the game:

each player places 1 yellow token on any space on the board

Jumping over opponent

Jumpers can also jump over the opponent’s Jumpers.

If you do:

• the opponent’s Jumper returns to its starting field
• your move ends immediately

TOKENS AND CARDS

If a Jumper ends its move on a token:

• draw an online card
• follow its instructions

After that:

move the token to any free space on the board

Rules:

• only Jumpers can activate tokens
• Nodes cannot enter a space occupied by a token

CHOOSING THE VARIANT

Before the game, choose which variant you want to play.

ZIP & PLAY – GAME FORMAT

JUMPIQ uses the ZIP & PLAY system, based on two elements made from the same durable fabric:

• ZIP Board — a flexible game board
• ZIP Tray — a foldable tray for game components

The ZIP Tray is stored inside the ZIP Board, forming one compact and easy-to-carry set.

open the zipper → take out the ZIP Tray → unfold the board → start playing

That’s the idea of ZIP & PLAY — open and play.

The set is designed to minimize setup time and keep everything organized. All components are stored together and ready to use immediately.

The flexible board construction handles frequent folding and transport while maintaining durability and ease of use.

The ZIP Tray also serves as a practical space to keep the game organized during play.

You can set up JUMPIQ almost anywhere — for best comfort, a flat surface is recommended.

8DOODLES PLATFORM AND GAME EXPANSION

JUMPIQ is a game that can grow over time.

The core gameplay can be expanded with an interactive variant and online cards that introduce new effects and change how the game unfolds.

You can adapt the rules to your own play style or create your own variants.

New card sets and extensions are available on the 8doodles platform, adding more possibilities to the game.

With membership, you gain access to selected add-ons and the ability to create your own online card sets.

The game evolves with you.

QRious Cards Navigation

Use the navigation icons to move through QRious Cards and access available tools.

Back — Return to the previous card.
Shuffle — Shuffle the deck and start with a new random card order.
Clue — Reveal a clue or helpful hint.
Digital Dice — Open the built-in digital dice.
Close — Close the current card and go to the main card navigation home page.
Next — Continue to the next card.