Slither

Published 2010

Slither is a dynamic square board connection game in which players move and place stones. White's objective is to connect the right and left hand sides of the board while black aims to connect the top and bottom edges. On a turn, a player must place a stone anywhere where it isn't diagonally adjacent to any other stones of his color unless they are connected to each other orthogonally by a common stone. A player may also choose to move one of his stones already on the board to a diagonally or orthogonally adjacent space and before placing a new stone. After the turn is complete no one player's stones should be diagonally adjacent and not connected orthogonally through a common stone. If a player has no legal move on his turn, he must pass. Passing is otherwise not permitted. There will never be a position where neither player has a move. No draws are possible in Slither.

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Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
40 min
Weight
Medium — 2.93/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
7.96
BGG Rank
#8791
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Slither is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Slither takes about 40 minutes.
Slither has a complexity rating of 2.93/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Slither is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Slither has a rating of 7.96/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 117 ratings. It is ranked #8791 overall.
Slither was designed by Corey Clark. It was published in 2010.