Suggest a new activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Report a bug

Optional, 1 image up to 5 MB.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Qwirkle

Qwirkle

Min number of participants 2
Age 6+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Not required
Min duration 45 min.
Cost Medium
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Build lines of tiles that share a colour or shape — never both — scoring points for every tile in a completed line, with a Qwirkle bonus for completing a full set of six in a row.

The Essentials

Rules

  • Each player draws six tiles; tiles have a shape and a color
  • On your turn, place one or more tiles in a single line, all sharing either the same color or the same shape with every tile they touch
  • A line can never repeat the same shape-color combination twice
  • Score one point for every tile in each completed line your placement is part of
  • Complete a line of all six matching tiles (a Qwirkle) to score a 6-point bonus
  • Draw back up to six tiles after your turn; the game ends when the tile bag is empty and one player uses their last tile

Tips

  • Look for spots where one placement scores in two directions at once
  • Hold back a tile that blocks an opponent's likely Qwirkle if you can afford to
  • Plan a move before drawing new tiles so you don't waste a strong hand
  • Building outward from the center keeps more lines open for later scoring
Activities

Similar activities (see all)

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Le Havre

Le Havre

Manage a French harbour town — collect goods from the harbour, build or use buildings to process them, and feed your workers each round in this classic two-player-friendly economic game.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Develop a colonial plantation island — plant crops, build city buildings, and ship goods to Europe using a role-selection mechanism where the chosen role benefits everyone but the chooser most.

Report an error in this activity

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Stone Age

Stone Age

Lead a tribe of prehistoric humans — send workers to hunt, gather resources, build huts, and discover farming and civilization advances in this accessible worker-placement game for all ages.