# Shiftago

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #14240
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2, 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 1-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Frank Warneke, Robert Witter
- **Artists**: Frank Warneke, Robert Witter
- **Publishers**: WiWa Spiele
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Pattern Building, Slide / Push, Square Grid

## Verdict
A tactile-heavy abstract gem that challenges your spatial reasoning.Stunning glass-like componentsEasy to learn, hard to masterHigh replayability with variantsCan be quite punishingRequires intense focusRECOMMENDED

## Description
Think a game about sliding marbles is just child's play? Think again! Shiftago is a deceptively deep abstract strategy game that will have you recalculating your every move. The goal is simple enough: align your colored marbles in a line to win. However, the way you get there is where the real magic happens.

Using 88 beautiful glass marbles, players interact with a board by sliding pieces in from the edges. As a marble slides, it pushes everything in its path, creating a dynamic-shifting landscape where your winning line could be disrupted in a split second. You have to manage the board space carefully, as no marble can be pushed off the opposite side. It's a high-stakes game of spatial awareness and tactical foresight.

If the standard mode isn' de enough for your brain, Shiftago offers two-intensity variations: Expert and Extreme. In these modes,-formed lines can actually be broken, introducing a layer of volatility that keeps everyone on their toes. It turns a game of positioning into a game of constant adaptation. Whether you are playing a quick round or a deep strategic battle, the tactile feel of the glass marbles combined with the tight-knit mechanics makes every move feel significant. Perfect for fans of games like Quoridor or Santorini who crave pure-skill-based competition!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Games are quick, typically lasting between 10 to 15 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
The rules are straightforward, but the-strategy is deep. Easy to learn, hard to master!

### How many players can play?
It supports 2 to 4 players.

### What are the-components like?
The marbles have a high-quality-feel, similar to glass, making the experience very tactile.

### Is there any luck involved?
No, it is a pure-skill-based abstract strategy game.