The Game of Y
1953
BGG Geek Rating
2.8
BGG Average Rating
3.6
community average
BGG Ranking
#9986
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Players
2-2
Weight
3.1
Playtime
20 min
Age
10+
⚙️ Game Mechanics
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📖 About This Game
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
