# Touch and Go

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1974
- **BGG Rating**: 5.0
- **BGG Rank**: #28219
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Yigal Bogoslavski
- **Publishers**: Invicta Games, Clipper, Irwin Toy Ltd., Mako, Parker Brothers
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy

## Verdict
Looking for a quick, strategic, pocket-sized game? Touch and Go is the perfect choice for intense duels!Pure and direct strategyFast and dynamic matchesEasy to learn, hard to masterGreat for travelTwo-player onlyCan feel too abstractRelies on direct interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a quick and strategic duel with Touch and Go! In this two-player game, each player commands a set of pegs, one red and one blue, on a grid-like board. The objective is simple: be the first to press down all of your own pegs. But don't let the simplicity fool you, as the interaction is direct and crucial. You not only need to think about how to advance your pegs but also how to hinder your opponent by pressing their pegs. The game's beauty lies in its tense and direct dynamic. At any point, if the situation becomes impossible to continue—meaning, if you can't press a peg adjacent to the last one pushed down—the game ends immediately. In this scenario, whoever has more pegs of their color pressed down is declared the winner. It's one of those games that fits in your pocket and your schedule, perfect for warming up or concluding a game night, or for challenging a friend anywhere. The strategy lies in balancing the advancement of your pegs with disrupting the opponent, all within a limited space and with rules that ensure dynamic matches. Think about each move, as a misstep can cost you the victory. It's pure abstract strategy, no frills, just mind against mind.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Touch and Go is strictly a two-player game.

### How long does a game last?
Games are super fast, usually lasting around 20 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
It's a very light game with simple rules to understand, but with strategic depth for those who want to delve deeper.

### Do I need a lot of space to play?
No, the board is compact and doesn't require much space, making it ideal for playing anywhere.

### What is the main objective?
To be the first to press down all your pegs or have the most pegs pressed down when the game ends due to impossibility of play.

### Is it a game for those who like luck or strategy?
It's entirely strategic, with no luck elements. The best planner wins.

### Is there any language dependency?
No, the game has no text on its components and is completely language-independent.