Gemblo
Place translucent hex pieces on a hex board, keep your own corners open and block everyone else.
- Designer
- Justin Oh
- Published by
- AURUM, Inc.
Gemblo (2003) is Blokus in a hexagon world. Every player has an identical set of translucent, coloured pieces, each made of one to five hexagons, and the aim is to get rid of all of them on the hexagonal board. Each new piece must sit close to one of your own pieces without touching it along an edge, and it must not cross an opponent's piece on the way. When nobody can place more, you count the hexagons left in your hand, and the lowest total wins. Up to six players, about half an hour, and it works for children from age six.
Who it's for
You like abstract puzzles such as Blokus and want a version with hexagons that handles up to six players.
Not for you if…
You want a game with story or conflict beyond blocking. It is a purely spatial abstract.
Vibe's take
Quiet and spatial. You look for tight spots, protect your own routes and watch your options shrink, and with up to six players the board tightens fast.
Published 2003 · 23 years ago
older than 90% of games
In 1,958 collections
collected more than 33% of games
2–6 players · ages 8+
Best with 4 or 6 · publisher: 6+
about 30 min
shorter than 69% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: medium
One warm-up round · 1.8 out of 5 · lighter than 61%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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