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9tka
2007
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- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 7+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
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9tka is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Adam Kałuża and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Grid Movement.
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About the game
9tka ("dziewiątka" = "nine" in Polish) is played on a 9x9 square grid, divided into nine 3x3 sections. Each of the sections starts with a neutral token placed at random in it, but not on any of the squares that comprise the outer ring of the game board. In the first phase of play, players take turns placing their tokens around the outside edge of the board until each board edge has nine tokens next to it (one per square), so that a total of 36 tokens have been placed around the board. In the second phase of play, players take turns moving their tokens into the board in a straight line until they stop due to another token blocking further forward movement. A token can become blocked from even entering the board. After all player tokens have moved onto the board (or blocked from entering), scoring takes place: For each of the nine 3x3 regions, the player with the most tokens in it earns a point. (In case of tie, no one earns the point for the region.) In case of a tie, the tied player who moved last wins. Online Play igGameCenter (real-time)
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Questions and answers
9tka supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 9tka is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 9tka for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
9tka has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
9tka belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 9tka are: Adam Kałuża. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 9tka as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.