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Contra
HEMA
215 min8+ yrs5.0 BGG12CouplesStrategy
⚡ short answer
How do you play Contra?
An Othello variant. The players play on an orthogonal board. Also, the rules differ in that when opponent's stones are turned over, the line formed by your two stones may contain empty spaces as well.
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An Othello variant. The players play on an orthogonal board. Also, the rules differ in that when opponent's stones are turned over, the line formed by your two stones may contain empty spaces as well.
White starts with one piece in the center. Then any space may be chosen. The board contains a 7 x 7 grid without the corners and the 2 spaces nearby, which gives 37 spaces for the 37 doublesided pieces.
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BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Play time
15 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified
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Q3How do you play Contra?
Contra is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~15 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Contra — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Contra support?
Contra is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Contra take?
A game of Contra takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Contra for?
Contra is recommended from age 8.
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