QWIRKLE - QWIRKLE IN SOUTH AFRICA

The abstract game of   Qwirkle   consists of 108 wooden blocks with six different shapes in six different colors. There is no board, players simply use an available flat surface. Players begin the game with six blocks. The start player places blocks of a single matching attribute (color or shape but not both) on the table. Thereafter, a player adds blocks adjacent to at least one previously played block. The blocks must all be played in a line and match, without duplicates, either the color or shape of the previous block. Players score one point for each block played plus all blocks adjacent. It is possible for a block to score in more than one direction. If a player completes a line containing all six shapes or colors, an additional six points are scored. The player then refills his hand to six blocks. The game ends when the draw bag is depleted and one player plays all of his remaining blocks, earning a six point bonus. The player with the high score wins. Designed by:   Susan McKinley Ross Players:   2-4 Published by:   MindWare,   999 Games,   ADC Blackfire Entertainment,   Compaya.hu - Gamer Caf Kft.,  Et Al. Year Published:   2006 Recommended Ages:   6+ Time to Play:   45 minutes AWARDS & HONORS 2015 Gouden Ludo Nominee 2013 Guldbrikken Best Family Game Nominee 2012 Hungarian Board Game Award Nominee 2011 Spiel des Jahres Winner 2011 Spiel des Jahres Nominee 2011 Kinderspielexperten "8-to-13-year-olds" Nominee 2011 Kinderspielexperten "5-to-9-year-olds" Nominee 2011 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Anne Nominee 2008 Vuoden Peli Family Game of the Year Nominee 2008 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game Nominee 2007 Mensa Select Winner 2007 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 2007 Golden Geek Best Children's Board Game Nominee