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Criss Cross
2017
Rules assistance for Criss Cross
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 1 player
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Criss Cross is a board game released in 2017 for 1–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
A super-simple and addictive game where players have to transfer the symbols rolled to the grid of the block sheet. The more identical symbols are grouped, the more points can be scored. The game is as simple as Sudoku and can also be played alone. How it is played: 2 dice are rolled and each player has to draw these symbols into their sheet following very simple rules: - the two symbols have to be drawn in orthogonally adjacent fields. (Single fields previously surrounded with symbols will never be filled.) - as long as there are adjacent spaces, the symbols must be entered. The game ends when the sheets are filled or there are no legal adjacent spaces left. Each row and column are scored separately: 2, 3, 4 or 5 adjacent symbols of the same type score 2, 3, 4, 5 points PLUS 4/5 bonus points for 4/5 symbols. The Grail Games edition of Criss Cross also includes "Advanced" rules which add a layer of complexity to the base game.
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Designers
Publishers
- Edition Michael Fischer GmbH (EMF Verlag)
- Gigamic
- Egmont Polska
- Yes Papa Games
- moses. Verlag GmbH
- Grail Games
Questions and answers
Criss Cross supports 1–6 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 Criss Cross 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 Criss Cross for ages 8 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.
Criss Cross has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Criss Cross belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Pattern Building. 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 Criss Cross are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Criss Cross 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.