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The Game of Y

1953 · BGG
Avg rating
7.14
Bayes rating
5.59
Weight
3.06 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
20 min
Ratings count
124

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Description

Players attempt to link three edges of a special triangularly shaped board with stones of their color. Turns consist of placing a single stone, with turns strictly alternating. There is no movement or capture. This game is a direct descendant of Hex. It is a predecessor of Poly-Y, Star, and *Star. Generalized by Begird. Other Games played on Game of Y board: Aliens and Amazons Sexta Singularity

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Roll / flip & write Set collection & pattern building

Game type

Abstract / puzzle game Board game

Publishers

Kadon Enterprises Longman Publishers

Designers

Charles Titus Ea Ea