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2005 Ranked #20,102

Zigzag

This two-player abstract connection game has opponents align four pegs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before the other. Each player must build a route toward a line while using the same space to prevent a rival’s alignment.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Pattern Building Category: n in a row Players: Two-Player Only Games

Players

2

Play time

Not listed

Age

8+

Complexity

1.4/5

Rating

5.83

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

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?

Each player must concentrate and plan to align his or her four pegs in a row while preventing the opponent from doing so. The winner is the first player to align the four pegs horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

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Each player must concentrate and plan to align his or her four pegs in a row while preventing the opponent from doing so. The winner is the first player to align the four pegs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Contents: - 4 orange pegs, 4 green pegs - 21 orange roads (7 long and 14 short) = 21 green roads (7 long and 14 short) = Game board with built-in trays = rules

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Play and group

Players
2
Best with
2
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
1.4/5
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