Ingenious
Place hex tiles to score in six colors. Your lowest color is your final score. Balance everything.
Who it's for
Anyone who enjoys abstract strategy with a simple rule that creates deep decisions.
Not for you if…
You want a themed experience. This is pure abstract with colored symbols.
Vibe's take
balancing act, spatial elegance, Knizia abstract, accessible depth, colorful
About this game
Place colored hex tiles to extend lines of matching symbols radiating from each piece. Score points in six colors, but your final score is your lowest color. That single rule transforms every placement into a balancing act: extend your weakest color or block your opponent from doing the same. Hitting 18 in any color earns a bonus turn, creating critical tempo swings. A Knizia abstract that is simple enough for anyone, deep enough for serious players, and endlessly replayable. Works solo, in pairs, or with up to four.
Get it
from €25
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30–45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.9 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #630
18k ratings
Published
2004
Designed by
Reiner Knizia
Published by
MINDOK, Galakta, Mass Games, Tilsit, Piatnik Distribution, Kärnan, Kaissa Chess & Games, Fantasy Flight Games, White Goblin Games, Nexus Editrice, 999 Games, Brain Games, Korea Boardgames, Hobby Japan, KOSMOS, Esdevium, Sophisticated Games, Giochi Uniti, Bard Centrum Gier, Broadway Toys LTD, Hobby World, Litor, N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm), Kirjalito, Laser plus, Egmont Litas, Filosofia Éditions, Green Board Game Co., IELLO, Devir, Ghenos Games, Stupor Mundi, Edge Entertainment, Ideal Board Games
/pic2197702.jpg)
/pic6973671.png)
/pic3211873.jpg)
/pic9203204.png)