IOTA

A game by Gene Mackles

2 - 4 Players 30 minutes Low

Pattern Building, Pattern Recognition, Tile Placement

Abstract Strategy, Card Game

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Description

IOTA is a fun and strategic card game for 2 to 4 players that's easy to learn and plays out in just 30 minutes. Players score points by adding cards to a grid, trying to create lines of cards with matching or differing properties like color, shape, and number. With a deck of 64 regular cards and two wild cards that can be played in place of any other card, there are plenty of possibilities for clever moves and strategic plays. As players take turns adding cards to the grid, they can choose to focus on building long lines of four cards, called "lots," which double their points for the turn. The game ends when the draw pile is depleted and one player plays their last card, with double points awarded for that final turn. With its simple rules and deep strategy, IOTA is a great choice for fans of abstract strategy and pattern-building games.