6.8
rating
Ludopedia
6.9
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Qwinto is that addictive quick game you play with everyone at the same time, perfect for those who enjoy a dice-filling sheet challenge. It's super accessible and incredibly fun!
Highlights
- Addictive roll-and-write
- Fast and accessible
- Everyone plays together
- Quick thinking and planning
Keep in mind
- Filling rules complexity
- Misthrow management
- Luck dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to roll the dice and fill your sheet in Qwinto, a super-fast roll-and-write game where everyone plays at the same time! The objective is simple: score as many points as possible by completing rows and columns with numbers that follow specific rules. Each player receives a sheet with three colored rows (orange, yellow, and purple) and five columns. On their turn, someone rolls 1 to 3 colored dice. Then the magic happens: all players decide where to place the sum of the rolled dice on their sheets, as long as the color of the chosen row matches the color of one of the dice. But pay attention! Numbers in each row must always increase from left to right, and no number can be repeated in the same vertical column. If the active player can't place the number in any row, they mark a misthrow. The game ends when someone completes two rows or accumulates four misthrows. The final score is a mix of hits and misses: completed columns are worth the number in the central pentagon, completed rows are worth the last number filled in, incomplete rows give one point per number, and each misthrow costs you 5 points. Whoever has the highest total at the end wins! Qwinto is perfect for filling those spare moments, with games that don't last long and appeal to both newcomers and seasoned board gamers. It's guaranteed fun for the whole crew!
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Rules videos
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In English
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag, Arclight Games, Fractal Juegos, Gigamic, Pandasaurus Games, Popcorn Games, White Goblin Games
Designer
Bernhard Lach, Uwe Rapp
Artist
Oliver Freudenreich
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate in a game of Qwinto?
Qwinto is very flexible and can be played by 2 to 6 people. Since everyone plays simultaneously, the number of players doesn't significantly affect the game time.
How long does a game of Qwinto take?
Games are super fast, usually lasting between 15 to 20 minutes. It's ideal for playing in any free moment!
Is Qwinto difficult to learn?
No, Qwinto is very easy to pick up! The basic rules are simple and the game flows quickly. It's great for those new to board games.
Do I need to know English to play Qwinto?
No! Qwinto has no language dependency. All important information is visual on the dice and your score sheet.
What happens if I can't place a number on my sheet?
If the active player (who rolled the dice) cannot or does not want to place the number in any of the allowed rows, they must mark a misthrow box on their sheet. Accumulating too many misthrows can cost points at the end!
How does scoring work in Qwinto?
The scoring is a mix: completed columns are worth the number in the central pentagon, completed rows are worth the last number filled in, incomplete rows are worth 1 point per number, and each misthrow costs 5 points. Whoever has the most points wins!
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