Batik

Published 1997

From Kris Burm, the designer of the GIPF series, A combination of Tetris and Bausack in which each player has a set of wooden pieces in various shapes. The playing area is formed from two sheets of parallel Plexiglas. Players take turns dropping pieces into the gap until a piece cannot be wholly inserted. The owner of that piece loses the round, and forfeits the offending piece. A new round begins, with the winner of the previous round playing first. Play continues until one player has no pieces when it is their turn to move; they lose the game. Batik Kid is essentially the same game, but instead of geometric shapes, the playing pieces are irregularly-shaped and represent sea creatures.

Mechanics

Dexterity Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy Action / Dexterity

Designers

Kris Burm

Publishers

Fundex Gigamic

Awards

As d'Or Jeu Benjamin 1997 Winner
Batik

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
10 min
Weight
Light — 1.11/5
Year
1997
BGG Rating
5.93
BGG Rank
#10315
Min Age
6+

Frequently Asked Questions

Batik is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Batik takes about 10 minutes.
Batik has a complexity rating of 1.11/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Batik is 6+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Batik has a rating of 5.93/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 626 ratings. It is ranked #10315 overall.
Batik was designed by Kris Burm. It was published in 1997.