Tak

Published 2016

"My next several hours were spent learning how to play tak. Even if I had not been nearly mad with idleness, I would have enjoyed it. Tak is the best sort of game: simple in its rules, complex in its strategy. Bredon beat me handily in all five games we played, but I am proud to say that he never beat me the same way twice." -Kvothe Tak is a two-player abstract strategy game dreamed up by Pat Rothfuss in "The Wise Man's Fear" and made reality by James Ernest. In Tak, players attempt to make a road of their pieces connecting two opposite sides of the board.

Mechanics

Grid Movement Mancala Network and Route Building Route/Network Building Square Grid

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Designers

James Ernest Patrick Rothfuss

Publishers

Cheapass Games
Tak

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20-60 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.44/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
7.57
BGG Rank
#1081
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Tak is designed for exactly 2 players.
A game of Tak takes between 20 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Tak has a complexity rating of 2.44/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Tak is 12+.
Tak has a rating of 7.57/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 3,143 ratings. It is ranked #1081 overall.
Tak was designed by James Ernest, Patrick Rothfuss. It was published in 2016.