Locus

A language-free scoresheet puzzle where every colored shape you draw opens some bonuses and quietly closes others.

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 5.7 Β· BGG #6,288

Who it's for

Puzzle and roll-and-write fans who enjoy quiet, optimization-heavy games – especially useful for international or mixed-language groups.

Not for you if…

If you want direct player interaction or a social, chatty game, this stays heads-down and puzzle-focused rather than table-talk-driven.

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Vibe's take

Quiet, puzzly concentration – every shape placement is a small commitment, and the tension builds as your own earlier choices start boxing you in.

About this game

Locus hands you a scoresheet and a choice every turn: which colored shape do you draw next? Five differently-scoring colored areas compete for your attention, and blocking yourself off from future bonuses is the real risk. It's entirely language-independent, so the rules travel as easily as the pencil does.

Five differently-scoring color zonesFully language-independent playSolo mode included
By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.7 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.7/10

Rank #6,288

310 ratings

Published

2024