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Ichor

Ichor

Bitewing Games · 2025
240 min10+ yrs1.9/5 complexity7.3 BGG#3.682 BGG2,1 KCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Ichor?

The primary objective of Ichor is to be the first player to successfully place all of your tokens onto the game board. This is a race-style game where strategic movement and token placement are key to outmaneuvering your opponent and achieving victory.

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FromRON 149
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Setup

Players set up their asymmetric pieces on the board, with tokens ready for placement.

The rules, step by step

Setup
To set up the game, each player places their unique asymmetric pieces on their designated starting positions on the board. Each player also has a set of tokens that they will need to place throughout the game. The game box, featuring vibrant artwork, is placed nearby, and character cards detailing special abilities are laid out for reference.
Objective
The primary objective of Ichor is to be the first player to successfully place all of your tokens onto the game board. This is a race-style game where strategic movement and token placement are key to outmaneuvering your opponent and achieving victory.
On your turn
During your turn, you select one of your asymmetric pieces and move it in a straight line. This movement can be forward, backward, or sideways, as far as you wish, but you cannot jump over an opponent's piece. You must stop at the space immediately before an opponent's piece if it is in your path. After moving, you place one of your tokens on the starting space of your move and on every space your piece traversed, up to its final destination.
Scoring
Ichor does not involve a traditional scoring system. Instead, the game is a direct competition to fulfill the objective of placing all tokens. There are no points accumulated; success is determined solely by completing the token placement goal before your opponent.
Game end
The game concludes immediately when one player has successfully placed all of their available tokens onto the game board. That player is then declared the winner of Ichor.
Tips
Each asymmetric character piece possesses a unique ability that can significantly alter gameplay. For example, the Griffin allows you to jump over any one piece during its movement, still placing tokens in its path. Zeus, on the other hand, allows you to place tokens in diagonal spaces around him instead of moving. Understanding and strategically utilizing these special abilities is crucial for effective token placement and blocking your opponent's progress.
game anatomy
Complexity1.9 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
40 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#3.682
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the goal of the game?
The primary objective of Ichor is to be the first player to successfully place all of your tokens onto the game board. This is a race-style game where strategic movement and token placement are key to outmaneuvering your opponent and achieving victory.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up the game, each player places their unique asymmetric pieces on their designated starting positions on the board. Each player also has a set of tokens that they will need to place throughout the game. The game box, featuring vibrant artwork, is placed nearby, and character cards detailing special abilities are laid out for reference.
Q3How does a turn work?
During your turn, you select one of your asymmetric pieces and move it in a straight line. This movement can be forward, backward, or sideways, as far as you wish, but you cannot jump over an opponent's piece. You must stop at the space immediately before an opponent's piece if it is in your path. After moving, you place one of your tokens on the starting space of your move and on every space your piece traversed, up to its final destination.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Ichor does not involve a traditional scoring system. Instead, the game is a direct competition to fulfill the objective of placing all tokens. There are no points accumulated; success is determined solely by completing the token placement goal before your opponent.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game concludes immediately when one player has successfully placed all of their available tokens onto the game board. That player is then declared the winner of Ichor.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Each asymmetric character piece possesses a unique ability that can significantly alter gameplay. For example, the Griffin allows you to jump over any one piece during its movement, still placing tokens in its path. Zeus, on the other hand, allows you to place tokens in diagonal spaces around him instead of moving. Understanding and strategically utilizing these special abilities is crucial for effective token placement and blocking your opponent's progress.
Q7How much does Ichor cost?
Ichor costs around 149 RON in Romania.
Q8Where can I buy Ichor cheapest?
The lowest price for Ichor right now is 149 RON at The Guild Hall. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q9How do you play Ichor?
Ichor is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~40 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ichor — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Ichor support?
Ichor is played by 2 players.
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