Slide

Gigamic, 999 Games, Dino Toys s. r. o. · Board game · 2024
2–6 · best 5 15 min Weight 1.2/5
7.2 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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7.2 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy quick card games that require a bit of thinking and have a touch of luck, Slide will win you over! It's the kind of game you learn in two minutes and immediately want to play again.

Highlights
  • Quick and smart decisions
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Agile and fun rounds
  • Surprising twists
Keep in mind
  • Can involve luck
  • Scores can vary
  • Too simple for some
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
In Slide, the mission is to get rid of cards as quickly as possible to secure the lowest score. Each player starts with a grid of 16 face-down cards, arranged in a 4x4 formation. The cards range from 1 to 10, with ten copies of each number. To begin, each player reveals a card from their grid. Whoever reveals the lowest number starts the round, taking a revealed card and sliding it into their own grid to fill the empty space left behind. This process of choosing, taking, and sliding continues for fifteen more rounds, until all cards are face-up. The magic happens afterward: cards of the same number that are adjacent are removed. The sum of the remaining cards in your grid is your final score. Whoever has the lowest score wins! Want a bigger challenge? Play multiple rounds and tally the points. At the end, the player who reaches 100 points first loses, and the player with the lowest total score is the champion. It's a fast-paced game with smart decisions at every turn, perfect for those who enjoy a light and strategic challenge with twists that keep everyone hooked. Ideal for filling those moments of fun with family or friends, without complications and with plenty of guaranteed laughter.
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Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: Game Park Series: Beveled Boxes (Gigamic) Traditional Card Games: Golf
Publisher Gigamic, 999 Games, Dino Toys s. r. o., Fabrika Igr, Lautapelit.fi, Mancalamaro, MEBO Games, PaperGames (III), Reflexshop, Strohmann Games
Designer Claude Clément
Artist Joey
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime for a game of Slide?
A game of Slide typically lasts around 15 minutes, making it super quick to fit into any schedule!
How many players can participate?
Slide is for 2 to 6 players, so you can play it as a duo or with a larger group.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
Not at all! The rules are quite simple and you can learn them quickly. The challenge lies in the strategic decisions.
Does the game involve a lot of luck or is it more strategy?
Slide mixes a bit of both! Luck comes into play when revealing cards, but the strategy of how to slide and which cards to eliminate is what really makes the difference.
How does scoring work to win?
The goal is to have the lowest score at the end of the round by summing the cards left in your grid. Whoever has fewer points wins. Alternatively, in tournament mode, the first player to reach 100 points loses.
Is it a good game for board game beginners?
Absolutely! Slide is an excellent entry-level game, easy to understand and quick to play, yet it still offers interesting decisions.