- BGG rank
- BGG #13,240
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Blockade
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1975
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,537
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Quantum
1975
Rules assistance for Quantum
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Quantum
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Quantum is a board game released in 1975 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Philip Slater.
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About the game
Quantum is an abstract strategy game, played on a simple squared board, with three different types of pieces. A quick game may be played on the central 60 squares of the board, or the full game on the entire 96 squares. Initially, all pieces move just one square. A square piece moves horizontally and vertically, a circle moves diagonally and a cross combines the two moves. Opposing pieces are captured by landing on top of them to form towers. A tower may move as many squares as pieces it contains. "Power" squares in each corner allow unrestricted movement. Once a tower reaches the height of six pieces, it can no longer move or be captured. The game is won when black or white owns three towers of 6 pieces. Both offensive and defensive strategies are possible and players should remember that a tower of 6 cannot move or be captured, but it can still block!
Questions and answers
Quantum 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 Quantum is 20 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 Quantum 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.
Quantum has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Quantum belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Quantum and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Quantum are: Philip Slater. 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 Quantum 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.