Lucky Numbers*

In Lucky Numbers, your challenge is to be the first to fill your grid with tiles, but there's a twist – you never know which tiles you'll have to work with! Each player receives a set of tiles numbered 1-20, which are shuffled face down. Players then strategically place these tiles in a 4x4 grid, adhering to specific rules to ensure success.

Gameplay Overview

  • Tile Selection: On your turn, choose a tile either from the face-down pile or from the face-up tiles on the table.
  • Grid Placement: Place the selected tile in an empty space in your grid, swap it with a tile already placed, or discard it onto the table.
  • Placement Rules: Tiles in your grid must follow specific rules: they must be higher than any tile above or to the left and lower than any tile below or to the right.
  • Victory Condition: The first player to fill their grid with sixteen tiles wins. If the draw pile runs out, the player with the most tiles in their grid wins.

Special Features

  • Tournament Style Play: Engage in tournament-style gameplay by playing multiple games, with each player starting once. Points are awarded based on game outcomes, adding a layer of competitiveness to the gameplay.
  • Solo Mode: The 2020 edition of Lucky Numbers introduces a solo mode featuring forty puzzles to solve, providing players with a challenging and immersive single-player experience.

Conclusion

Lucky Numbers offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience, combining elements of strategy, luck, and puzzle-solving. With its innovative grid placement mechanics and various gameplay modes, including tournament-style play and solo puzzles, Lucky Numbers provides endless opportunities for fun and excitement for players of all levels.

  • 1 - 4 Players
  • 20 Minutes
  • 8+ years old
  • Immediately playable

We like Lucky Numbers so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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