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Qwixx is a quick-playing dice game in which everyone participates, no matter whose turn it is. Each player has a scoresheet with the numbers 2-12 in rows of red and yellow and the numbers 12-2 in rows of green and blue. To score points you want to mark off as many numbers as possible, but you can mark off a number only if it's to the right of all marked-off numbers in the same row.
On a turn, the active player rolls six dice: two white and one of each of the four colors listed above. Each player can choose to mark off the sum of the two white dice on one of their four rows, then the active player can choose to mark off the sum of one colored die and one white die in the row that's the same color as the die. The more marks you can make in a row, the higher your score for that row. Fail to cross off a number when you're the active player, however, and you must mark one of four penalty boxes on your scoresheet. If you mark off the 2 or 12 in a row and have at least five numbers marked in that row, you get to also mark off the padlock symbol in that row, locking everyone else out of this color.
When either a player has four penalty boxes marked or a second color is locked, the game ends immediately. Players then tally their points for each color, sum these values, then subtract five points for each marked penalty box. Whoever has the highest score wins.
Year Published
2012
Transcript Analysis
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rules teach at 0:15 sentiment: positive
video_pk 61907 · mention_pk 154531
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- clear communication of rules in a prototype context
- focus on pattern drafting and tile placement
- thematic link to quilting and competition adds flavor
Cons
- prototype components and some rules may change before final production
- scoring rules can be somewhat nuanced in early iterations
Thematic elements
- pattern construction under time/competition pressure; crafting the best quilt through card drafting and placement
- tabletop quilting competition with a 4x4 quilt grid, pattern piles, and a outside pattern ring
- instructional/tutorial
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card drafting — take a visible pattern card from the central piles
- Compound Scoring — score patterns by how many times they occur in your quilt; a Quilt Block can count for multiple patterns but only once per pattern
- outer_ring_discard_and_taken_on_future_turns — discarded cards can be taken on future turns if the outer ring has space
- pattern_area_refill — refill the empty spots in the pattern area after you take blocks
- pattern_card_drafting — take a visible pattern card from the central piles
- pattern_scoring — score patterns by how many times they occur in your quilt; a Quilt Block can count for multiple patterns but only once per pattern
- premium_block_bonus — score an additional point for each premium Quilt Block indicated by a star
- quilt_expansion_and_scoring_trigger — move 1-4 connected cards from your quilt to the outside ring of the pattern area
- tile placement — take 1-3 connected Quilt Block cards from the pattern area and add them to your quilt while preserving their order and position
- tile_block_placement — take 1-3 connected Quilt Block cards from the pattern area and add them to your quilt while preserving their order and position
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- game quilp designed by Jared Richardson
- remember patterns are scored as many times as they occur in your quilt
- one Quilt Block can count for multiple patterns but can only count once for each pattern
- and published by Circle J
- first Shuffle the quilt cards and
- prototype to us because this is a prototype
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 2:28 sentiment: positive
video_pk 61401 · mention_pk 154078
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Easy to learn and quick to play
- Supports a large number of players
- High replay value due to different dice outcomes and scoring opportunities
Cons
- Relies on dice luck, which may upset some players
- Limited complexity may not satisfy heavier gamers
Thematic elements
- speed, scoring, probabilistic decisions
- Casual party/rapid-fire family gaming
- pragmatic, results-focused
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice drafting — Two white dice and four color dice are rolled; players selectively mark numbers on their score sheets based on dice results.
- dice-drafting / roll-and-write — Two white dice and four color dice are rolled; players selectively mark numbers on their score sheets based on dice results.
- dynamic score-sheet progression — Players cross off numbers in color rows that advance toward a finishing condition; strategic choice vs. luck governs progress.
- multi-player simultaneous play with turn-order influence — Active player marks two items; other players may mark one, all while racing to complete score lines; sequential constraints apply to scoring.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a classic for us.
- Our copy is getting worn and it may be time to upgrade.
- This is definitely one of our most played games.
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Video m99w5IcXUIQ
Adam in Wales top_10_list sentiment: positive
video_pk 2003 · mention_pk 144010
Overall sentiment (raw)
very_positive
Pros
- Ingenious simple concept
- Family-friendly accessible design
- Strategic depth despite simplicity
- Reminiscent of classic games like Scrabble
- Classic accessible abstract game
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- abstract
- color matching
- shape matching
Comparison games
- Scrabble
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Grid building
- line completion
- pattern matching
- set collection
- tile placement
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is the tile laying game this is the entry point into the modern board gaming um world for many many people
- Those moments are rare in gaming and it is one of those games where you'll stand up and shout yeah yes you know your your your camels just won the race
- When it works oh my word it's a Sublime experience
- Dominion was an absolute turning point in the hobby
- The Artistry that has gone into this game the beautiful images the beautiful artwork
- You can't really talk about carcassonne without thinking about Ticket to Ride because really these are the two most significant games as Gateway Games into our hobby
- This game is that it's it's so ingenious the fact that you can explain the rules on a single rule sheet
- Dixit is the game that's going to convert people
- If I want to show people what the board game world is capable of Dixit is the game that's going to convert people
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