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Achi

Achi

(Public Domain) · 300
210 min6+ yrs1.2/5 complexity4.3 BGG#28.765 BGG45KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Achi?

Achi is a traditional game from Ghana. It is played on a 3x3 board. There are two versions to this game. In one version, each player has four pieces to drop. In another version, each player has only three pieces to drop, which makes it identical to Tapatan.

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Achi is a traditional game from Ghana. It is played on a 3x3 board.

There are two versions to this game. In one version, each player has four pieces to drop. In another version, each player has only three pieces to drop, which makes it identical to Tapatan.

The objective is to place all 3 of your tokens in a row. Players take turns placing the tokens on the board. If neither player has achieved 3 in a row after all tokens are on the board, they take turns moving a token along one of the lines until a winner is determined.

game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating4.3 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
6+ yrs
BGG rank
#28.765
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Q2Where can I buy Achi cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Achi?
Achi is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Achi — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Achi support?
Achi is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Achi take?
A game of Achi takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Achi for?
Achi is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is Achi?
Achi has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.2 out of 5.
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