Qwixx*
Qwixx is a fast-paced and engaging dice game that involves all players actively, regardless of whose turn it is. It combines simple mechanics with a need for strategic decision-making, making it a fun and interactive game for all involved.
Gameplay Overview
- Inclusive Play: All players participate during each player's turn.
- Scoring Mechanism: Players mark off numbers on their scoresheet in specific color-coded rows.
- Dice Rolling: Each turn involves rolling six dice - two white and four colored - to determine which numbers can be marked off.
Special Features
- Color-Coded Rows: The game includes rows of different colors with ascending and descending number sequences.
- Combination Choices: Players choose combinations of the white dice sum and a colored die with a white die to mark numbers.
- Penalty Boxes: Active players who fail to cross off a number receive penalties, adding to the game's risk factor.
- End Game Triggers: The game ends when a player marks four penalties or a second color row is locked.
Conclusion
Qwixx is ideal for players looking for a quick, easy-to-learn game that still requires strategic thinking. Its engaging dice-rolling mechanics and interactive scoring system make it an excellent choice for family game nights or casual gaming sessions.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2013
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2013
- 2 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Qwixx so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 1 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2013" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 29 in Covid-19-List: The best games to play remote by video conference
- Position 15 in The best board games for 10€
- Position 28 in The best board games for 2 to 5 people 👯♀️-👨👩👦👧👦
- Position 1 in The best games of the Qwixx series⎇
- Position 7 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2012 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 7 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2013 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 46 in The best games recommended ❤️ by Spiegel Online magazine
- Position 6 in The best games released in 2012📆
- Position 2 in The best games that challenge and promote math skills 🧮
- Position 9 in The best games where objects are randomly selected (Bingo-Style)
- Position 10 in The best games where you can take notes with pencil and paper
- Position 28 in The best games with dice rolling 🎲
- Position 6 in The best "Mensa Select🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 16 in The best modern dice games - alternatives to Poker & the like 🎲
- Position 24 in The best "Nederlandse Spellenprijs🇳🇱" winners and nominees
- Position 4 in The best number games 💯
- Position 6 in The Best "Parents' Choice Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 3 in The best roll & write games 🎲🖋
- Position 11 in The Best "Vuoden Peli🇫🇮" winners and nominees
- Position 2 in The best Yahtzee-like games 🎲
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