Touché

Published 1977

Each player has 6 pieces lined up on his side of a 5×5 grid, either the rectangular or the rounded pieces. Pieces are transparent, and inside them are magnetized metal disks, one side red, the other white. In this distant variation on Tic-Tac-Toe, your ultimate goal is to arrange that 4 disks of your color are in a row, regardless of the shapes of the pieces. Under the board are magnetic strips of unknown polarity. As you place a piece into a new space, it might stay as it is, but it could also happen that the disk flipped and the piece joined your opponent's side. Options during a turn are either to enter a piece, move a piece, or jump a piece. Later published as Magic 4 by Discovery Toys and in Germany under the original title by Parker, where it was nominated for Spiel des Jahres of 1979.

Mechanics

Memory Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy Memory

Designers

Howard Wexler

Publishers

Capiépa - Jeux Éducatifs CBS Electronics Damm / Egmont Discovery Toys Diset S. A. Gabriel IRWIN Games Irwin Toy Ltd. Jumbo Parker Brothers Parker Spiele Peter Pan Playthings University Games
Touché

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.64/5
Year
1977
BGG Rating
5.75
BGG Rank
#19356
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Touché is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Touché takes about 30 minutes.
Touché has a complexity rating of 1.64/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Touché is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Touché has a rating of 5.75/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 252 ratings. It is ranked #19356 overall.
Touché was designed by Howard Wexler. It was published in 1977.