# Vino Square

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 3-10 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: ejsoon
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Force Commitment, Grid Coverage, Grid Movement, Pattern Building, Square Grid

## Verdict
Vino Square is an abstract strategy game that will appeal to those who enjoy mental challenges and brain duels. With simple rules but strategic depth, it offers a quick and intense experience. The highlight is the pattern-building mechanic and the adjacency restriction, which forces players to think ahead. The "Fino-Mino-Vino-Fly" sequence adds an extra layer of strategy, making every decision crucial. Ideal for those who enjoy games that test planning and anticipation skills.Engaging pattern-building mechanicStrategic turn sequenceQuick and intense gameplayMay be too cerebral for someLimited to two playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Vino Square is a two-player abstract strategy game where the goal is to score more points than your opponent by creating 2×2 or 3×3 patterns. Each player has three types of pieces: Fino, Mino, and Vino, each with unique shapes and functions. The board is a 10×10 grid with four central squares marked. The game starts with the first player placing a Fino in the center, occupying three of the four central squares. Players take turns following the "Fino-Mino-Vino-Fly" sequence, where they must place corresponding pieces or move pieces according to the rules. During the game, it is forbidden to place pieces adjacent to existing ones, except in the Vino phase, where it is possible to move a Mino before placing a Vino. At the end, points are calculated by summing the occupied squares and bonuses for formed patterns. The game can have a second round with reversed turn order, and the winner is the one with the highest total score.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Vino Square is exclusive for two players.

### How long does a game last?
A game lasts between 3 to 10 minutes, depending on the players' strategies.

### What is the game's objective?
The goal is to score more points than your opponent by creating 2×2 or 3×3 patterns.

### What are the game pieces?
Each player has 5 Finos, 3 Minos, and 7 Vinos, each with different shapes and functions.

### How does scoring work?
Each occupied square is worth 1 point, and 2×2 or 3×3 patterns give bonuses of 4 or 9 points, respectively.