# AXO ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 6.3 - **BGG Rank**: #21732 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3, 4) - **Duration**: 20 min - **Weight**: 1.50 / 5 - **Designers**: Marco Rava, Simona Greco - **Artists**: Luigi De Feo - **Publishers**: Playagame Edizioni, Gigamic - **Categories**: Card Game, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: Bingo, Grid Coverage, Hand Management, Paper-and-Pencil, Solo / Solitaire Game ## Verdict Fans of quick games with simple-yet-deep decisions will love AXO. It's like competitive Tetris with cards!Easy to learn, tough to masterGreat solo or with friendsBingo meets strategic depthToo random for some tastesBest with 2+ playersRECOMMENDED ## Description AXO is a quick perspective game blending bingo mechanics with hand management. Players race to be first to 9 AXO Points, but the winner is actually the highest scorer at game end — not necessarily the first across the finish line! Strategically place polyomino cards to cover your personal grid while preventing opponents from stealing key cards. Plays equally well solo or with up to 4 players in tense 20-minute sessions full of 'should I keep this or play it safe?' moments. ## FAQ ### Player count? 1-4 players, with a well-balanced solo mode! ### Playtime? About 20 minutes — quick enough for multiple games back-to-back. ### Hard to learn? Nope! Rules are simple but strategies take time to master. ### Need paper/pencil? No, everything's included (even dry-erase markers). ### Kid-friendly? Yes, ages 8+ thanks to basic spatial planning elements.