Abstract Strategy

Tak

"My next several hours were spent learning how to play tak. Even if I had not been nearly mad with idleness, I would have enjoyed it. Tak is the best sort of game: simple in its rules, complex in its strategy. Bredon beat me handily in all five games we played, but I am proud to say that he never beat me the same way twice." -Kvothe

2 players60 minages 12medium difficulty

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About the game

What is Tak

Tak is a two-player abstract strategy game where players attempt to make a road of their pieces connecting two opposite sides of the board.

To win a game of Tak, a player must be the first to create a “road” of stones connecting opposite sides of the board.

Stones can be laid flat or stood on end. When played flat, they are called “flat stones.” In this orientation, other stones can be stacked on them. If they are stood on end, they are called “standing stones” or “walls.” Nothing can be stacked atop a standing stone, but these do not count as part of a player’s road.

Specs

Game details

Players: 2
Age: +12
Duration: 60 min
Difficulty: Medium
Type: Board game
Year: 2017
Mechanics: Grid Movement · Network and Route Building · Square Grid
Categories: Abstract Strategy
Designer: James Ernest · Patrick Rothfuss
Publisher: Maldito Games · Cheapass Games · Greater Than Games, LLC · James Ernest Games