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The Brain Game from Australia

The Brain Game from Australia

boardgame

This board game is essentially hyper-advanced Tic-Tac-Toe. The objective is to form lines of four or occupy all four spaces within a box. A purely abstract game of strategy and spatial planning.

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
8
Splice

Splice

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
6
X-Ceter-O x X

X-Ceter-O x X

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Ultimate Dibs

Ultimate Dibs

boardgame

Players:
2–10
Time:
15–45 min
Min. Age:
10
Interplay

Interplay

boardgame

This tactical board game builds on Go-Moku, requiring a line of five alternating narrow and wide pieces. A key feature is that opposing pieces can be stacked on the same space and later moved once all pieces have been initially placed.

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
8
Kink

Kink

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
8
Elcanto

Elcanto

boardgame

In this abstract strategy game, players attempt to maneuver five of their U-shaped pieces into a single row. Once placed on the board, the pieces can be repositioned by rolling them along their curved spines across the surface.

Players:
2
Time:
20–40 min
Min. Age:
8
Tic Tac Turn

Tic Tac Turn

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
8
Hollerith⁵

Hollerith⁵

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
15–20 min
Min. Age:
8
Token Collection

Token Collection

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
5–10 min
Min. Age:
6
Dam-it!

Dam-it!

boardgame

Players:
2–3
Time:
–
Min. Age:
10
Sleepers

Sleepers

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
8
Mammalath

Mammalath

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Chain of Nations

Chain of Nations

boardgame

Players:
2–12
Time:
45 min
Min. Age:
7
Finn McCool The Giant's Causeway Game

Finn McCool The Giant's Causeway Game

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
1 min
Min. Age:
7
Tic Stac Toe

Tic Stac Toe

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
8
X-Plus

X-Plus

boardgame

X-Plus is a strategic board game featuring 25 wooden cubes on a 2-sided tray. The goal is to align five identical geometric patterns in a row, column, or diagonal. Players take turns pushing cubes into the board, while opponents reuse the ejected cubes. Success depends on remembering cube faces and anticipating your rival's strategy.

Players:
2
Time:
2 min
Min. Age:
7
Top Trumps Match

Top Trumps Match

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
4
LEAP FROG Bingo

LEAP FROG Bingo

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
–
Min. Age:
3
Make 7

Make 7

boardgame

In this board game, players take turns dropping numbered tiles into seven columns. The objective is to be first in placing adjacent tiles that sum to seven. Number three tiles require red border spaces, adding tactical positioning.

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
7
Hut ab!

Hut ab!

boardgame

Hut ab! is an abstract shell game for two players on a 4x4 grid. The goal is to align four stones of one's color. Players use stones and hats to cover and move pieces until they reveal their winning line.

Players:
2
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
7
5 in a Row

5 in a Row

boardgame

This classic board game from the 1920s expands the core concept of Go-Moku to accommodate up to four players. The objective is to be the first to create an unbroken row of game pieces on the board.

Players:
2–4
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
5
Ball Shoot Launch 4

Ball Shoot Launch 4

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
5–10 min
Min. Age:
3
Sneaky Statues of Easter Island

Sneaky Statues of Easter Island

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
6