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Three Sticks

Three Sticks

Kitki · 2015
2–430–90 min10+ yrs5.5 BGGStrategy
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How do you play Three Sticks?

Three Sticks is a board game that takes geometry to the next level. Players are challenged to think creatively and use only three types of sticks to create geometric shapes.

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Three Sticks is a board game that takes geometry to the next level. Players are challenged to think creatively and use only three types of sticks to create geometric shapes. In each turn, players add two sticks to the board and earn points for the shapes created. With compelling game mechanics and exciting surprises, Three Sticks is a promising entertainer for both kids and adults.

Players begin with six sticks, chosen randomly using reload cards. The three types of sticks, purple, orange and red, are 3, 4 and 5 units long respectively and can be placed along the blue dots marked on the board. While all three sticks can be placed horizontally or vertically, red stick can also be placed diagonally.

Each player places two sticks in their turn, with each stick's tip touching the tip of at least one other stick on the board. If a geometric shape is created in the process, the player earns points. Points are awarded as per three parameters :

  1. Perimeter of the shape
  2. Bonus as per the type of the shape
  3. Points in blue circles, if the shape surrounds any such circles on the board.

Once all six sticks are used, a player may collect six more by picking a reload card. Additionally, five power cards are distributed to each player at the beginning of the game. These cards provide special powers to the players that can improve their position in the game or slow down the progress of other players. The cards may be used in any turn up to a maximum of two per turn.

The first player to reach a score of 500 wins the game.

🔬 game anatomy
BGG rating5.5 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
30–90 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Three Sticks?
Three Sticks is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30–90 minutes, featuring line drawing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Three Sticks — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Three Sticks support?
Three Sticks is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Three Sticks take?
A game of Three Sticks takes about 30–90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Three Sticks for?
Three Sticks is recommended from age 10.
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