PÜNCT
Connect two opposite sides of the board before your opponent does, by placing new pieces or moving old ones.
- Designer
- Kris Burm
- Published by
- Don & Co.
- Editions by
- Rio Grande Games, HUCH!, Smart Toys and Games, Inc.
PÜNCT (2005) is the fifth released game in project GIPF, and it is a connection game for exactly two. The goal is simple to state: link two opposite sides of the board with your pieces. On your turn you either bring a new piece into play or move one that is already on the board, and that single choice is where everything happens. Each move builds your own path and cuts the other player's, so you are always doing both at once. It plays in about half an hour, with no hidden information and no dice. If you like abstract duels with a clear goal and sharp tactics, this is one for the shelf.
Who it's for
You like pure abstract duels with no luck, and have a partner who enjoys quiet, sharp tactics.
Not for you if…
You want a theme, luck or more than two players. This is a cold, two-player abstract.
Vibe's take
Cool and tactical. Every move does two jobs, and the game turns on whether you notice the gap in your rival's chain a move before they plug it.
Published 2005 · 21 years ago
older than 87% of games
In 4,007 collections
collected more than 50% of games
2 players · ages 10+
Best with 2
about 30 min
shorter than 69% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.7 out of 5 · heavier than 76%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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