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Coil

Coil

(Web published) · 2009
220 min10+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.8 BGG12CouplesStrategy
short answer

How do you play Coil?

Coil is an asymmetrical but balanced 2-player connection game on a hexhex7 (or larger) board, where one player tries to form a loop of stones in his color, and the other tries to stop him.

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Coil is an asymmetrical but balanced 2-player connection game on a hexhex7 (or larger) board, where one player tries to form a loop of stones in his color, and the other tries to stop him.

There's a "chicken ballot" at the start to ensure that the two sides are balanced. Because loops come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, and have many degrees of freedom, the game has rich tactics and strategy.

Small loops threats force players to focus on local battles while large loop threats force them to think globally, and to consider how the local battles fit into the global war. Wise stone placements can contribute to the creation of multiple loops or to defense against multiple loops, leading to layered, multi-dimensional consequences for each turn.

See the rules of Coil here

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.8 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Coil cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Coil cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Coil?
Coil is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Coil — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Coil support?
Coil is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Coil take?
A game of Coil takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Coil for?
Coil is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Coil?
Coil has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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