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Ni-Ju
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Flink
2016
Rules assistance for Flink
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- 2 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Flink is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Néstor Romeral Andrés and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: FLINK (F + link) is a connection game that uses the ‘F’ pentomino. EQUIPMENT 20 white ‘F’ pentominoes. 20 black ‘F’ pentominoes Dual board Carrying case Starting with White, players alternate turns placing one of their pentominoes on the board in any position (even standing vertically) following these placement rules: a) The piece must align with the square grid. b) It must be completely placed inside the board grid (coloured area). c) It must be fully supported by either the board or pieces below it; i.e. no overhangs are allowed. The game ends when, at the end of her turn, one of the players has connected the two sides of her colour. The path connecting the two sides of the board must be continuous along the surfaces of the same colour; however, the path can travel along the exposed top or any exposed side of a tile. This means that blocking your opponent is harder than you think! Flink is somehow reminiscent of Stefan Kögl’s Caminos (2010), which in turn resembles Cameron Browne’s Druid (2004), on which Flink was inspired. Flink distils the mechanism to use a single piece shape, and introduces the innovation of the connecting path being traced like an insect walking along the tops and sides of the pieces to get to the other side. Of course, all of these games (and numerous others) owe their existence to the original connection game: Hex (AKA CON-TAC-TIX, Piet Hein, 1942).
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Flink supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Flink is 20–40 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 Flink for ages 10 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.
Flink has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Flink belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Flink are: Néstor Romeral Andrés. 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 Flink 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.