Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
In this comprehensive study of the connection game genre, Browne provides a survey of known connection games, such as Hex and Y, while exploring common themes and strategies. The book : - Imposes some structure on this large family of games.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Enclosure
Surround spaces or pieces to claim territory, capture, or score.
Line Drawing
Draw lines to connect, divide, trace, or claim parts of the play area.
Tile Placement
Place tiles to build a shared or personal spatial arrangement.
Paper-and-Pencil
Record choices and results directly on a personal sheet.
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In this comprehensive study of the connection game genre, Browne provides a survey of known connection games, such as Hex and Y, while exploring common themes and strategies. The book : - Imposes some structure on this large family of games. - Defines exactly what constitutes a connection game. - Examines key games in detail. - Provides complete rules for over 200 connection games and variants.