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Shape Chess

Shape Chess

(Web published) · 2022
230–60 min8+ yrs3.0/5 complexity7.5 BGG19CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Shape Chess?

Shape Chess is a combinatorial game for 2 players, which can be played with a Renju set. During the game, players’ goal is to build up reflectional symmetric shapes with his/her own stones.

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Shape Chess is a combinatorial game for 2 players, which can be played with a Renju set.

During the game, players’ goal is to build up reflectional symmetric shapes with his/her own stones. To achieve this goal, players can either Drop a own-stone on a empty point, Jump a own-stone to another empty point, or Push an opponent's stone to an adajcent empty point by droping an own-stone. Points are given according to the size of the symmetric shape, and the winner will be the player who reach 4 points first.

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating7.5 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30–60 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Shape Chess cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Shape Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Shape Chess?
Shape Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30–60 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Shape Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Shape Chess support?
Shape Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Shape Chess take?
A game of Shape Chess takes about 30–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Shape Chess for?
Shape Chess is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Shape Chess?
Shape Chess has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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