Gauss
Published 2009
A small game designed by Susumu Kawasaki. A game for two players, Gauss: The Magnetic Duel is played on a small hexagonal grid. Each player has a set fifteen tokens: ten in their color and five in the opposite color. Player take turns and each player may place one token per turn. Like the poles of a magnet, tokens of opposite color are attracted to each other whereas tokens of like color are repelled by each other. You score points if you connect 4 or more discs of your colour.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 15 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.75/5
- Year
- 2009
- BGG Rating
- 6.94
- BGG Rank
- #15304
- Min Age
- 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
Gauss is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Gauss takes about 15 minutes.
Gauss has a complexity rating of 1.75/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Gauss is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Gauss has a rating of 6.94/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 64 ratings. It is ranked #15304 overall.
Gauss was designed by Susumu Kawasaki. It was published in 2009.