DECO
Requirements
Description
You and your friends take turns strategically placing randomly drawn tiles into a shared arrangement, in a race to finish the pattern goals and be the first to accumulate 16 points!
Pay attention to your opponent's goals - your strategy should include building your own patterns and slowing them down!
There are 54 pattern goal cards with varied degrees of difficulty worth 1, 3, 7 or 15 points. Here are a few:
The 66 unique tiles consist of colorful triangles that form the building blocks of the patterns. No two are exactly the same!
On the back of each tile is a symbol that indicates which Special Action may be taken on that turn.
There are virtually infinite game possibilities for hours of mesmerizing fun! Each game is different, depending on the tactics you and your friends employ to assemble the patterns.
Discovering new strategies while building fun and colorful patterns game after game will keep DECO a favorite in your collection!
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In addition to the standard rules, there are 4 gameplay variations to explore! You can play alone with the "Solo" version, or expand the fun with up to 8 players in the "Scramble", "Partner Up" or "Work Together" variations.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 16 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 14 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 16 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 8 cards |  |
| Small Stout Box | 1 |  |
| Large Square Chit Set | 1 set of 66 large square chits |  |
| Medium Booklet | 1 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 3 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | June 17, 2019 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Abstract Family Pattern Matching Dominoes |
| More Info | DECO web site |
Why buy this?
Quite a bit of bang for your buck. The "special actions" make DECO stand out among tile-laying games.
- Virtually infinite game possibilities for hours of fun!
- Can you place your tile to build your pattern & slow others?
- Gameplay variations for 1 to 8 players
Downloads
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Notes
- This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
- This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.
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Ratings and Reviews
DECO is a great game for adults as well as kids. I thoroughly enjoy playing it with friends, but we also are able to play with my 11 year old daughter and her friends as well. A very well balanced gam...
DECO is one of the most engaging games that I have ever played, with the board constantly moving in mesmerizing chaos. It is sure to keep you on your toes, or else. I have commonly challenged my fello...
Deco is a clever pattern matching game where the shared board of tiles drives the tension. What draws you in is how the tiles on the table are constantly changing, opening up new possibilities while b...
