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Patterns

(Web published) · 2001
215 min0+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.5 BGG3KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Patterns?

Patterns is played on an empty 5x5 square board. On the first move the first player drops one of his stones on an empty cell. After that,each player may make one of the following: (1) Drop two stones making no captures.

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Patterns is played on an empty 5x5 square board. On the first move the first player drops one of his stones on an empty cell.

After that,each player may make one of the following: (1) Drop two stones making no captures. (2) Drop one stone to capture enemy stones that share the same pattern (including rotations) on 2x2 non-intersecting areas.

Wins the player that captures nine stones or stalemates the opponent.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
15 min
Players
2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Patterns cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Patterns cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Patterns?
Patterns 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 Patterns — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Patterns support?
Patterns is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Patterns take?
A game of Patterns takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Patterns for?
Patterns is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Patterns?
Patterns has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

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