Six Making

How about a mind duel, Chess-style, but with a twist? Six Making is an abstract game for two players that challenges you to build stacks of pieces, not to deliver checkmate. The goal is to be the first to stack six or more pieces of your color on top. Sounds simple? Think again!

On your turn, you have two options: place a new piece on the board or move an existing piece. But beware: moving a piece means stacking it with others. And that's where the magic happens! A single piece moves like a pawn (but with more freedom, able to move sideways), two pieces together become a rook, three a knight, four a bishop, and five a queen. Each movement type is based on the total number of pieces in the stack, but you can move only a part of the stack, leaving the rest behind!

The coolest part is that you can move and stack pieces from both players. This opens up a range of strategies and tactics, where you can use your opponent's pieces to your advantage or disrupt their plans. The complexity increases as the stacks grow and the movement possibilities multiply. It's a fast-paced game, with matches lasting around 25 minutes, perfect for those who enjoy strategic challenges without much fuss. If you like to think a few moves ahead and appreciate the elegance of abstract games, Six Making will win you over.