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Speckles

Speckles

(Web published) · 2001
2–420 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.3 BGG7FamilyStrategy
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An entry in the 2001 About.com 8x8 Game Design Competition. Each player selects a color. Each player in turn (clockwise if more than 2) places one piece of any color, on any vacant square, alongside a differently colored piece or pieces, if any, already in play.

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Speckles box art
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An entry in the 2001 About.com 8x8 Game Design Competition.

Each player selects a color. Each player in turn (clockwise if more than 2) places one piece of any color, on any vacant square, alongside a differently colored piece or pieces, if any, already in play. The first straight line of four adjacent pieces with a player's color at each end wins for that player.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
FamilyStrategy
Play time
20 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Speckles cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Speckles cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Speckles?
Speckles is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Speckles — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Speckles support?
Speckles is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Speckles take?
A game of Speckles takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Speckles for?
Speckles is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Speckles?
Speckles has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

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