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Six Making

Six Making

Blue Orange (EU) · 2013
225 min12+ yrs1.8/5 complexity7.5 BGG#6.807 BGG443CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Six Making?

The primary objective of 'Six Making' is for a player to be the first to create a continuous line of six pieces of their own color. This line can be formed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across the 5x5 grid. The game emphasizes strategic placement and movement to achieve this goal.

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FromRON 54· 3 shops
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Setup

Players start with 15 pieces each (one white, one brown), a 5x5 grid board, and a timer.

The rules, step by step

Setup
The game 'Six Making' is played on a 5x5 grid board. Each player receives 15 pieces of their chosen color (one player uses white pieces, the other uses brown pieces). A timer is used to track each player's turn time, typically set for a short duration per move to encourage quick thinking.
Objective
The primary objective of 'Six Making' is for a player to be the first to create a continuous line of six pieces of their own color. This line can be formed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across the 5x5 grid. The game emphasizes strategic placement and movement to achieve this goal.
On your turn
During a player's turn, they must perform two actions. First, they place one of their pieces onto any unoccupied square on the board. Second, they must move any single piece already on the board (which can be one of their own pieces or an opponent's piece) to an adjacent empty square. Adjacent squares include those directly above, below, left, right, or diagonally from the piece's current position.
Scoring
Scoring in 'Six Making' is straightforward: the first player to successfully arrange six of their pieces in a continuous line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) is declared the winner of that round. There are no partial points or complex scoring mechanisms; it's a clear win condition.
Game end
A round of 'Six Making' concludes as soon as one player achieves the objective of forming a line of six pieces of their color. The game can be played in multiple rounds, with players switching colors or keeping track of wins to determine an overall champion.
Tips
To excel at 'Six Making', players should focus on both offensive and defensive strategies. Always look for opportunities to extend your own lines and create multiple threats. Simultaneously, pay close attention to your opponent's developing lines and use your move action to block them or even move their pieces to disrupt their formations. Anticipating future moves and planning several steps ahead is crucial for success.
game anatomy
Complexity1.8 / 5
BGG rating7.5 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
25 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#6.807
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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the goal of the game?
The primary objective of 'Six Making' is for a player to be the first to create a continuous line of six pieces of their own color. This line can be formed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across the 5x5 grid. The game emphasizes strategic placement and movement to achieve this goal.
Q2How do you set up the game?
The game 'Six Making' is played on a 5x5 grid board. Each player receives 15 pieces of their chosen color (one player uses white pieces, the other uses brown pieces). A timer is used to track each player's turn time, typically set for a short duration per move to encourage quick thinking.
Q3How does a turn work?
During a player's turn, they must perform two actions. First, they place one of their pieces onto any unoccupied square on the board. Second, they must move any single piece already on the board (which can be one of their own pieces or an opponent's piece) to an adjacent empty square. Adjacent squares include those directly above, below, left, right, or diagonally from the piece's current position.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Scoring in 'Six Making' is straightforward: the first player to successfully arrange six of their pieces in a continuous line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) is declared the winner of that round. There are no partial points or complex scoring mechanisms; it's a clear win condition.
Q5When and how does the game end?
A round of 'Six Making' concludes as soon as one player achieves the objective of forming a line of six pieces of their color. The game can be played in multiple rounds, with players switching colors or keeping track of wins to determine an overall champion.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
To excel at 'Six Making', players should focus on both offensive and defensive strategies. Always look for opportunities to extend your own lines and create multiple threats. Simultaneously, pay close attention to your opponent's developing lines and use your move action to block them or even move their pieces to disrupt their formations. Anticipating future moves and planning several steps ahead is crucial for success.
Q7How much does Six Making cost?
Six Making costs between 54 and 159 RON across Romanian stores.
Q8Where can I buy Six Making cheapest?
The lowest price for Six Making right now is 54 RON at librarie.net. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q9How do you play Six Making?
Six Making is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~25 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Six Making — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Six Making support?
Six Making is played by 2 players.
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Six Making
free over RON 259
RON 54
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Six Making
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RON 60
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Sixth!, joc de strategie
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RON 159
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Six MaKING
RON 59
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Six MaKING , EN
RON 59
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