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2005 Ranked #2,373

PÜnct

Two-player abstract strategy game where rivals place connected pieces to form a continuous path across the board. Every move can extend a network or block one, so careful positioning is needed to create a connection first.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Grid Movement Network and Route Building Category: Combinatorial

Players

2

Play time

Not listed

Age

10+

Complexity

2.73/5

Rating

6.80

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 2.1/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.0/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

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?

PÜNCT, the fifth released game by design in project GIPF, is a connection game. The goal is to connect two opposite sides of the board. A player's turn consists of either bringing a new piece into play or moving one already on the board. This game is part of project GIPF.

Core mechanisms

Key systems that shape the decisions players make.

Grid Movement

Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Network and Route Building

Create connected routes that improve reach, delivery, control, or scoring.
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Type

1
Abstract

Category

1
Abstract Strategy

Mechanism

2
Grid Movement Network and Route Building

Family

6
Category: Combinatorial Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) Components: Polyominoes Digital Implementations: BoardSpace Digital Implementations: Boiteajeux Mechanism: Connection

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Editions

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Game and edition data

All specifications (5)

Play and group

Players
2
Best with
2
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
2.7/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Kris Burm

Artists

2
Kris Burm lu'cifer

Publishers

5
Don & Co. HUCH! Rebel Sp. z o.o. Rio Grande Games Smart Toys and Games, Inc.

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