MECT

MECT stands for "Match Edges/Claim Tiles" and that is exactly how this game goes. It's very easy to learn and yet so much fun to play, thanks to seventy unique tiles that are drawn in random order making each game a new experience. Both luck and strategy can affect gameplay, but neither is required to win, which makes this game enjoyable for everyone.

• Want to strategically duel your geek friend? MECT! (pronounced "mekt" with a weird accent)
• Want to entertain your family? MECT! (pronounced "Me-City" in a breathy voice)

Setup

1. Place all the tiles in the drawstring bag, shuffle, take one out and put it on the table.
2. Each player forms their hand by drawing one tile from the bag. Keep your hand visible to other players at all times.
3. Each player receives all tokens of their chosen color.

How to play

Starting with the youngest and going clockwise, each player does the following three steps:

1. Draw. Without looking, take one tile out of the bag and add it to your hand. If the drawstring bag is empty, continue to the next step.
2. Place. Choose one tile from your hand and place it on the table so that it’s connected to at least one other tile and the colors on all adjacent edges match. If there is no way any of your tiles can be placed in compliance with these conditions, skip your turn.
3. Claim. Place one of your tokens on each tile that became connected to other tiles on all four sides as a result of your move. If you claim a tile with the star, take another turn.

End of game

The game ends when all tiles have been placed or no tile can be placed in compliance with the rules (see “How to play”). The player who claimed the most tiles is the winner.