Four
Requirements
Description
A game inspired by the Four Colour Theorem in which four shapes in four colours are placed in a virtual grid according to four constraints.
Players take turns to put pieces on the board, according to the following rules:
Connected: after the first piece, each piece you play must touch at least one other piece orthogonally.
Different move: you may not play the same shape or colour that your opponent just played.
Not adjacent: you may not place a piece adjacent to a piece of the same shape or colour.
Virtual grid: you may not play so that the playing area exceeds 9 squares in any direction.
The last player able to place a piece wins.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Booklet | 1 |  |
| Small Pro Box | 1 |  |
| Custom Small Punchout | 8 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 2 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | September 17, 2022 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | abstract strategy combinatorial Mathematics |
| More Info | Four web site |
Why buy this?
- Just four rules
- Colourful pieces
- No luck; only skill will decide the winner
Stephen Tavener
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.
See It In Action
Ratings and Reviews
My game, so you can take my rating with a pinch of salt; nonetheless, this is game I'd enjoy playing even if I hadn't invented it. Simple rules, original, good table presence, a game of pure skill f...
This is the sort of abstract I just absolutely adore. Beautifully simple and elegant, with naturally emergent and deep gameplay. It really deserves to be much better known. I can't see myself ever tur...
