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- 7.3
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Line or Colour
2014
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- 2 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Line or Colour is a board game released in 2014 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Néstor Romeral Andrés and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Line or Colour is a combinatorial game for two players. Originally named Tangion (a contraction for Tangent+Tension), the game involves two perpendicular winning conditions that can tie players´ brains in knots. It was derived from Domina 4 by adding a n-in-a-row victory condition and removing piece movement. The name was later changed to the more friendly Line or Colour. MATERIAL 49 rounded counters in 7 colours (7 each) 25 white rings 25 black rings The official edition includes a board for faster setup. RULES There are 2 types of gameplay: basic and advanced. Basic version: Arrange 25 counters in 5 colours (5 each) in a square according to the figure: 12345 45123 23451 51234 34512 Player 'White' (Starting player) takes all the white rings. Player 'Black' takes all the black rings. Starting with 'White' players alternate turns 'claiming' a counter by placing a ring of their colour on it. The pie rule is enabled. The game ends when a player either forms a row of at least 4 consecutive rings of his colour (orthogonal or diagonal) or has claimed 4 counters of the same colour. That player wins the game. Advanced version: Arrange 49 counters in 7 colours (7 each) according to the figure: 1234567 6712345 4567123 2345671 7123456 5671234 3456712 Same rules apply, but a player wins by making a line of 5 or claiming 5 counters of the same colour. The pie rule doesn't seem to be necessary in this version. Variant for both versions: Arrange the counters randomly. AKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to Stephen Tavener for playtesting and Cameron Browne for playtesting and game name brainstorming, that unlocked its publication almost a year after its inception.
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Line or Colour 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 Line or Colour 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 Line or Colour 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.
Line or Colour has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Line or Colour belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are 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 Line or Colour 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 Line or Colour 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.