Description
Qwixx is a fast dice game that was nominated for the Spiel des Jahres award in 2013. Each player has a sheet with four coloured rows and marks off the numbers in each row from left to right. The fuller a row, the more points it scores – but once you skip numbers, you can never mark them later.
How to play Qwixx
The active player rolls all six dice. Every player may mark the sum of the two white dice in one of their rows. Then the active player may also add one white die and one coloured die and mark that sum in the row of that colour. If the active player marks nothing, they record a missed roll, which costs 5 points at the end.
Once someone has at least five numbers marked in a row, they can mark the last number and lock the row – for all players. The game ends immediately when two rows are locked or when someone records their fourth missed roll.
Why you'll love it
- You play even when it's not your turn, because the white dice count for everyone.
- Every roll brings a tense decision: mark now or wait for a better number.
- Locking rows can ruin your opponents' plans.
- You can explain the rules in a minute, and a game takes about a quarter of an hour.
Who is Qwixx for
Qwixx is for two to five players aged 8 and up, and a game takes about 15 minutes. The rules are simple, and players like it best with three or four. It's a good fit for families and for a quick game when you don't have much time.
What you might not like
The dice decide which numbers are available, so there is a fair amount of luck. The game may not suit those who are looking for a game with deep strategy.
What's in the box
- 6 dice: 2 white plus red, yellow, green and blue
- a pad of score sheets
- rules
