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Minimize

(Web published) · 2014
210 min5+ yrs1.0/5 complexity6.9 BGG12KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Minimize?

Minimize is a game that seems to yield some fierce tactics despite being extremely simple. You could even play with Xs and Os. You almost always want to play your opponent's color, trying to build small "territories" that you can create tiny groups in.

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Minimize is a game that seems to yield some fierce tactics despite being extremely simple. You could even play with Xs and Os.

You almost always want to play your opponent's color, trying to build small "territories" that you can create tiny groups in. The winner is whichever player has the smallest group on the board with no equivalent enemy group. Beginners should definitely start out on the base 5 grid and slowly work their way up to larger boards.

The rules are explained here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/260002289/Minimize

It should be mentioned that it seems to work on square grids as well, and some people even prefer it that way.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
5+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Minimize?
Minimize is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Minimize — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Minimize support?
Minimize is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Minimize take?
A game of Minimize takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Minimize for?
Minimize is recommended from age 5.
Q7How complex is Minimize?
Minimize has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Area control →Abstract Strategy →Print & Play →Territory Building →

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