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2006 Ranked #16,902

Cover Up

An abstract connection game has players place different-sized pieces to make a line of four. Large pieces can move while smaller ones remain fixed, letting players cover rival options and uncover a path to victory.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Memory Pattern Building Players: Two-Player Only Games

Players

2

Play time

10-15 min

Age

8+

Complexity

1.4/5

Rating

6.04

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

At a glance

Is this game right for my group?

ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.6/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

A great two-player strategy game! Cover Up takes seconds to learn and minutes to play.

Core mechanisms

Key systems that shape the decisions players make.

Pattern Building

Place elements to create arrangements that satisfy scoring or action patterns.
Memory

Remember previously revealed information, positions, or sequences.
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A great two-player strategy game! Cover Up takes seconds to learn and minutes to play. Cover your opponent’s options,while uncovering your plan to win. Four in a row wins the game! Reach new levels with Cover Up! Each player has five little pieces, four medium pieces and three big pieces. Once placed, the small and medium pieces may not be moved. However the large piece can be moved. ____________ Similiar to : Gobblet

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Type

1
Abstract

Category

1
Abstract Strategy

Mechanism

2
Memory Pattern Building

Family

2
Components: 5 x 5 Grids Players: Two-Player Only Games

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All specifications (5)

Play and group

Players
2
Best with
2
Play time
10–15 min
Age
8+
Complexity
1.4/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Rudell Design

Artists

1
Cathleen Quinn-Kinney

Publishers

1
Out of the Box Publishing

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