PolyPlots

PolyPlots is an abstract strategy game and brainteaser for 1-4 players, aged 5+. Using 13-sided polygon tiles called polykites, players align and connect tiles to claim territory with coins matching simple math outcomes.

The theme is growing fruits on triangular plots of land. Coins represent fruit crops of varying values.

WOODEN LASERCUT COMPONENTS

50 polykite tiles

80 coins (4 colored sets of 20)

2 dice.

GOAL:

Score the highest points by claiming plots.

SETUP:

Shuffle the tiles and place face down between the players.

Give each player 20 coins of the same colour.

Each player takes one tile placing it face up.

Place a random starter tile between the players.

GAME PLAY:

Playing in turns, a player drops one of their tiles in an attempt to form a triangular shape of any color. If a triangle is formed, the player rolls the dice and forms an equation from the two numbers. The equation dictates which coin to place on the plot.

Alternatively, the coin can be placed on a territory claimed by another player, but only if the equation is higher than the value of the coin already in place.

Play until all tiles have been laid.

Claiming a Plot (Triangle):

To claim a plot, place the coin matching the equation on any complete triangle. The triangle does not need to match your color, however, all sections of the triangle must be of the same color.

Stacking Coins to Steal a Plot:

You may stack a coin on another coin of any color as long as the new coin’s value is higher than the top coin.

Equations (Outcomes):

Upon rolling the dice, a player chooses the outcome of a mathematical equation from the two numbers. Only 20 outcomes are possible between 1-36. The outcome or solution is from addition, subtraction, multiplication or division of the two numbers. For example, rolling 3 and 5 can yield 2, 8 or 15 from subtraction, addition or multiplication of the two numbers.

STRATEGY:

Try to claim an important triangle using the highest mathematical outcome. Knowing that a player automatically gets 10 points for each triangle matching their color, you can forfeit a plot by placing a coin on a differently colored triangle.