This game is everything I needed in life. I'm a huge fan of any type of game that brings people together in a fun and competitive way. I'm especially a fan of games that people can quickly learn and just as quickly obsess over. I've only had the Sjoelbak for a couple of weeks and its been an absolute hit with everyone who has played it. This includes my 4 year old son, my middle school students, and friends at our local pub. I purchased the model with the hinge and although its a bit cumbersome to carry around, its a heck of a lot more possible than the intact version. The gap in the board where they cut does not affect the sliding of the pucks in any way whatsoever. Finally, I found that potato starch is the perfect lubricant for the board. Just sprinkle some around and let the pucks work it into the board as you play. Just writing this review has me itching to get home and play some more.
I do have have just two small criticisms of the board that would be easily addressed. 1) The sliding door that's used for storage very easily slides out on its own and causes the pucks to fall out. I plan on adding a simple locking mechanism (like a gate hook) to keep it in place while also locking the two sides of the board together so they don't open during transport 2) add a simple handle to one side for carrying like a suitcase.
With that being said, I can't be any happier with the board and game itself. Aside from those simple improvements that would make transporting it much easier, I am absolutely thrilled with my purchase and everywhere I go, people want to know where I got it. Dutchgames.com for the win! Thanks, guys!