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- BGG rating
- 7.6
Volo
- 2 players
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Stac
2015
Rules assistance for Stac
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Stac
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Stac is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Daniel Isom and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Pattern Building.
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About the game
An abstract game played on a 5x5 grid. Each player has one pawn that they will use to build and claim stacks as well as block their opponent from doing the same. The goal is to be the first player to claim 4 three-high stacks or be the player with the most stacks when no further moves can be made. The rules of Stac are quite simple: 1) On your turn, move your pawn horizontally or vertically, like a rook in Chess. 2) Choose whether or not you want to carry a token with you to build a stack. 3) If you carry a token to a stack of two tokens, you claim that stack. 4) Claim 4 three-high stacks to win. Sounds easy, right? Well it would be if your opponent wasn't racing to do the exact same thing. For some reason, your opponent wants to win so they'll use their pawn to block your moves and carry tokens across the board to create and claim stacks too. Awards: 2014 2 Player Print and Play Best Abstract Game 2014 2 Player Print and Play Best Language-Independent Game - 2nd Place Online Play Boardspace.net (real time or turn based, AI option) AiAi (AI only) Mobile Apps Boardspace.net local multiplayer or online, IOS Boardspace.net local multiplayer or online, Android
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Simple Design Publishing
Questions and answers
Stac 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 Stac is 10–20 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 Stac for ages 6 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.
Stac has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Stac belongs to these categories: Print & Play and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement 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 Stac are: Daniel Isom. 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 Stac 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.