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Squares

Squares

Schaper
210 min6+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.8 BGG28KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Squares?

Another implementation of the traditional game of Dots and Boxes. In this instance, the game plays out on a cross-shaped board. On a player's turn that player adds a "fence" to the board.

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Squares box art
official art · Schaper

Another implementation of the traditional game of Dots and Boxes. In this instance, the game plays out on a cross-shaped board. On a player's turn that player adds a "fence" to the board. Whenever a player's fence-play finishes a full square around a box, that player claims the box with a token. The game continues until there are no further moves, and the player who has claimed the most boxes wins.

Similar to the game Boxes.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
6+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Squares cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Squares cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Squares?
Squares is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring enclosure. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Squares — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Squares support?
Squares is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Squares take?
A game of Squares takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Squares for?
Squares is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is Squares?
Squares has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.

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