All Game Rules

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2 players

Flip your opponent's discs by outflanking. Control the board.

Objective

Have the most discs of your color when the game ends.

Game Phases

1Play30 sec/turn

Place a disc to flip opponent discs between your pieces.

Available Actions

ActionWhenDescription
MoveYour turnPlace a disc on an empty cell that flips at least one opponent disc.
ResignAny timeForfeit the game.

Scoring

Win: +25 rating. Lose: -15. Draw: +5.

Win Condition

When neither player can move, the player with more discs wins.

Special Rules

  • -A valid move must flip at least one opponent disc.
  • -Discs are flipped along all 8 directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal).
  • -If you have no valid moves, your turn is automatically passed.
  • -The game starts with 4 discs in the center: 2 black, 2 white.

Strategy Tips

  • *Corners are the most valuable squares — they can never be flipped.
  • *Avoid placing next to empty corners (gives opponent the corner).
  • *Mobility matters — having more legal moves gives you flexibility.
  • *In the endgame, disc count matters most.