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Quarto
Gigamic · 1991
220 min8+ yrs1.9/5 complexity6.9 BGG#1.186 BGG15,5 KKidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Quarto?
The main goal is to create a straight line of four pieces—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—that all share at least one common characteristic. This could mean matching all light pieces, all square pieces, all tall pieces, or all solid pieces, regardless of their other differing traits.
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Watch It Played · Quarto - How To Play
Quarto - How To Play
Watch It Played· 5 min· published Dec 4, 2019Community
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Setup
Place the board in the center and keep the 16 wooden pieces nearby.
The rules, step by step
Setup
To set up Quarto, place the game board in the center of the table and set the 16 unique wooden pieces nearby. Each piece possesses four distinct physical characteristics: color (light or dark), shape (round or square), height (tall or short), and center (solid or hollow). No two pieces are identical.
Objective
The main goal is to create a straight line of four pieces—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—that all share at least one common characteristic. This could mean matching all light pieces, all square pieces, all tall pieces, or all solid pieces, regardless of their other differing traits.
On your turn
Players take turns with a clever twist: you do not choose the piece you place. Instead, you pick any available piece from the supply and hand it to your opponent. Your opponent must then place that exact piece onto any empty space on the board, and afterwards pick a piece to hand to you.
Scoring
A player scores a win by placing the final piece in a qualifying line of four and shouting out the word Quarto. If your opponent creates a winning row using the piece you just gave them, they must call Quarto to claim victory before handing you the next piece.
Game end
The game ends instantly when a player correctly calls Quarto after completing a winning line. If all 16 pieces are placed on the board without anyone calling Quarto, the game concludes in a draw.
Tips
Always pay close attention to the board state and the remaining pieces in the supply. Never hand your opponent a piece that completes a winning line unless you want to hand them the game, and always remember to shout Quarto if you complete a winning row yourself.
game anatomy
Complexity1.9 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#1.186
from Trișache · verified
Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main goal is to create a straight line of four pieces—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—that all share at least one common characteristic. This could mean matching all light pieces, all square pieces, all tall pieces, or all solid pieces, regardless of their other differing traits.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up Quarto, place the game board in the center of the table and set the 16 unique wooden pieces nearby. Each piece possesses four distinct physical characteristics: color (light or dark), shape (round or square), height (tall or short), and center (solid or hollow). No two pieces are identical.
Q3How does a turn work?
Players take turns with a clever twist: you do not choose the piece you place. Instead, you pick any available piece from the supply and hand it to your opponent. Your opponent must then place that exact piece onto any empty space on the board, and afterwards pick a piece to hand to you.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
A player scores a win by placing the final piece in a qualifying line of four and shouting out the word Quarto. If your opponent creates a winning row using the piece you just gave them, they must call Quarto to claim victory before handing you the next piece.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game ends instantly when a player correctly calls Quarto after completing a winning line. If all 16 pieces are placed on the board without anyone calling Quarto, the game concludes in a draw.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Always pay close attention to the board state and the remaining pieces in the supply. Never hand your opponent a piece that completes a winning line unless you want to hand them the game, and always remember to shout Quarto if you complete a winning row yourself.
Q7How much does Quarto cost?
Quarto costs between 99 and 169 RON across Romanian stores.
Q8Where can I buy Quarto cheapest?
The lowest price for Quarto right now is 99 RON at Pionul.ro. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q9How do you play Quarto?
Quarto is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring open drafting. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Quarto — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Quarto support?
Quarto is played by 2 players.
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Quarto Mini
free over RON 250
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RON 99
CreatoysGigamic magnetic travel edition 1991easybox
Quarto Mini
free over RON 299
● in stock
RON 109
Gameology Accessijeux multilingual editionaffiliateeasybox
Quarto Clasic (RO-EN)
free over RON 250
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RON 169
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