Publisher: Mindware
Publish Year: 2006
Category: Abstract, Family
# of Players: 2 to 4
Playing Time: 45 Min
Age: 6+
Mechanism: Hand Management, Tile Placement, Pattern Building
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Explanation of Game Conditions
Qwirkle is a strategic tile-laying game that consists of 108 wooden blocks featuring six different shapes in six different colors. With no board required, players use a flat surface to build lines of tiles that share a common attribute—either shape or color, but not both.
Each player starts with a hand of six tiles and takes turns adding tiles to the growing grid, ensuring they align with at least one previously placed tile while following the matching rules. Points are scored based on the number of tiles placed and any additional connections made. Completing a full set of six unique tiles in a line—known as a Qwirkle—earns an extra six points.
The game continues until all tiles are drawn and a player places their final tile, earning a bonus. The player with the highest score at the end wins. With its simple rules but deep strategic play, Qwirkle is easy to learn yet offers endless possibilities for clever moves and high-scoring combinations.
