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Sprouts

Lines, dots, and clever moves

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Submitted by Antoine

 

Number of players:

Needed: Pen and paper

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Type of game: Logic

 

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The setup

Draw two or more dots on a sheet of paper.


How to play

1) Players take turns drawing a line connecting two dots or a dot to itself.
2) After drawing a line, add a new dot somewhere along it.
3) No dot can have more than three lines connected to it.
4) Lines cannot cross or pass through other lines or dots.


How to win

The player who makes the last possible move wins.


Game variations
  • Start with more dots to increase complexity.
  • Limit time for each move to speed up the game.

 

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