Ta Yü
boardgame
Ta Yü is a connection board game where two players try to link opposite edges of the grid. On your turn, you draw and place a tile with three connection points. Scoring relies on multiplying the achievements of both sides, requiring a balanced strategy of offense and defense.
- Players:
- 2–4
- Time:
- 30–45 min
- Min. Age:
- 10
Nakatta
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 20–60 min
- Min. Age:
- 5
Connect6
boardgame
Connect6 is an abstract strategy game similar to Go-Moku, presented in 2005. Two players alternately place two stones on a Go board, though the first player sets only one stone on the opening turn. The first player to align six stones in a row wins the game.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 30 min
- Min. Age:
- 8
Zurero
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 10 min
- Min. Age:
- 0
Qi Guo Xiang Qi
boardgame
- Players:
- 4–7
- Time:
- –
- Min. Age:
- 0
Hyle
boardgame
Hyle is an abstract strategy game for two players on a 5x5 grid. One player acts as Chaos, randomly placing colored disks, while the other plays as Order, moving disks to form color palindromes and score points.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 45 min
- Min. Age:
- 10
Sesqui
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- –
- Min. Age:
- 0
Irensei
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 20 min
- Min. Age:
- 9
Duel Masters
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 15 min
- Min. Age:
- 8
Gonnect
boardgame
Gonnect is a two-player strategy board game invented by João Pedro Neto in 2000, using Go equipment. The goal is to connect opposite sides or force the opponent into a position with no legal moves.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- –
- Min. Age:
- 10
Higher Digi-Quate
boardgame
- Players:
- 4–6
- Time:
- –
- Min. Age:
- 0
Gliss
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 30–120 min
- Min. Age:
- 9
Frames
boardgame
Frames is a strategic board game for two players played on a Go board. Players simultaneously place stones to define rectangles. Whoever has more own stones inside the rectangle earns a point. The first player to reach a total of ten points wins the match.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 20 min
- Min. Age:
- 8
Hnefatafl
boardgame
Hnefatafl is an ancient two-player Viking board game featuring asymmetric forces. 24 attackers try to capture a fleeing king defended by 12 soldiers. Pieces move like chess rooks and are captured by sandwiching them between friendly pieces.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 20 min
- Min. Age:
- 7
Booty
boardgame
Collect jackpot tokens on the board and escape with at least 25 via a start square. Simultaneously, opponents manipulate paths with directional chips, block you, steal your tokens, and attack your piece in this tactical game.
- Players:
- 2–4
- Time:
- 45 min
- Min. Age:
- 13
Skirrid
boardgame
An abstract tile-placement game for two players, distantly related to Scrabble. Players place transparent tangram pieces on a 19x19 board to score points. Tactical elements include score multipliers and sacrificing pieces for strategic blocks.
- Players:
- 2–6
- Time:
- 45 min
- Min. Age:
- 8
Tanbo
boardgame
An abstract strategy game for two players using standard Go equipment. Players take turns placing stones as branching roots without clumps or enclosures. Limited space causes roots to die and be removed. The objective is to completely eliminate all opponent stones from the board.
- Players:
- 2–4
- Time:
- 60 min
- Min. Age:
- 8
Halfcut
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 20–60 min
- Min. Age:
- 5
Alea evangelii
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 20 min
- Min. Age:
- 0
Connecticut
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 30–90 min
- Min. Age:
- 5
Crossway
boardgame
Crossway is played using a Go set. White connects the left and right edges, while Black connects the top and bottom. Unlike Go, diagonal connections are allowed in eight directions. Crosscutting is forbidden, and draws are completely impossible.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 45 min
- Min. Age:
- 0
Ren
boardgame
Ren is a two-player abstract strategy game. Players alternate placing stones to score points by forming groups of four or six in a row or box. Scored stones become vulnerable, and isolated stones can be captured by surrounding them completely.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 30 min
- Min. Age:
- 10
Ki
boardgame
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 40 min
- Min. Age:
- 10
Go-Moku
boardgame
Gomoku, also known as wuziqi, is a traditional strategy game played on a Go board. Similar to Tic-Tac-Toe but more complex, the goal is to align five stones in a row. Special opening rules help balance the first-player advantage for Black.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 5 min
- Min. Age:
- 8