Gauss

Gauss

  • Players: 2 players
  • Play time: 15 min
  • BGG rating: 6.9

About Gauss

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.

Released
2009
Designer
Susumu Kawasaki
Age
10+
Best with
2 players (BGG community)

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Gauss FAQ

How many players can play Gauss?

Gauss plays with 2 players.

What is the best player count for Gauss?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Gauss is best with 2 players (2 votes).

How long does Gauss take to play?

A game of Gauss takes 15 min.

What age is Gauss for?

The recommended minimum age for Gauss is 10+.

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