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Delta

Delta

Otto Maier Verlag · 1975
215 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.7 BGG#20.307 BGG72CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Delta?

Delta, created by Swiss chess problem composer Erich Brunner, comes with two small boards (one is 5x5 rectangles, the other is 6x6 squares), nine triangular pieces in two colors, and one extra piece in a third color.

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Delta box art
official art · Otto Maier Verlag

Delta, created by Swiss chess problem composer Erich Brunner, comes with two small boards (one is 5x5 rectangles, the other is 6x6 squares), nine triangular pieces in two colors, and one extra piece in a third color.

In Delta, after entering their initial pieces by a free placement, players alternate moving pieces of their own color on the 5x5 board at least two spaces (vertically, horizontally or diagonally), then placing a new piece on the space last passed over by the moving piece. The goal is to create a line of four pieces in your own color or to prevent the other player from being able to move. The winner scores one point for each empty space for making a line or one point for stalemating the opponent. Individual rounds are brief, and several rounds are usually played in a series with the overall winner being the first to reach a pre-determined number of points (such as 100).

Neo-Delta is similar, except it is played on the 6x6 board, and either / both players may use the third color piece (placed by the first player on the first or second move) to form their line of four. Draws are possible.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
15 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#20.307
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Q3How do you play Delta?
Delta is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Delta — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Delta support?
Delta is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Delta take?
A game of Delta takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Delta for?
Delta is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Delta?
Delta has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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