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The Game of Y

The Game of Y

Kadon Enterprises · 1953
220 min10+ yrsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play The Game of Y?

Players attempt to link three edges of a special triangularly shaped board with stones of their color. Turns consist of placing a single stone, with turns strictly alternating.

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The Game of Y box art
official art · Kadon Enterprises

Players attempt to link three edges of a special triangularly shaped board with stones of their color. Turns consist of placing a single stone, with turns strictly alternating. There is no movement or capture.

This game is a direct descendant of Hex. It is a predecessor of Poly-Y, Star, and *Star.

Generalized by Begird.

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Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs

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Q3How do you play The Game of Y?
The Game of Y is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring connections. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Game of Y — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Game of Y support?
The Game of Y is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Game of Y take?
A game of The Game of Y takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Game of Y for?
The Game of Y is recommended from age 10.
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