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3 Stones

3 Stones

Enginuity · 2000
230 min8+ yrs2.6/5 complexity6.3 BGG#16.887 BGG224CouplesStrategy
short answer

How do you play 3 Stones?

The object of the game is to score points by getting stones of your color into three pockets in a row, be it across, up and down, or diagonally. There are black and white stones for the players and clear stones that count for both players.

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3 Stones box art
official art · Enginuity

The object of the game is to score points by getting stones of your color into three pockets in a row, be it across, up and down, or diagonally. There are black and white stones for the players and clear stones that count for both players.

The game can be played with an element of luck, drawing stones from a bag, or as pure skill with each player taking equal amounts of the colored stones. Timed tournament play and handicapping is also an option.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.6 / 5
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#16.887

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Q1How much does 3 Stones cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 3 Stones cheapest?
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Q3How do you play 3 Stones?
3 Stones is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring enclosure. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 3 Stones — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 3 Stones support?
3 Stones is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of 3 Stones take?
A game of 3 Stones takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 3 Stones for?
3 Stones is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is 3 Stones?
3 Stones has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.6 out of 5.
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