British Square (1978)

About this game

The object of British Square is to place the greatest number of your pieces on the 5x5 board. On your turn you may place your piece anywhere on the board except orthogonally next to any of your opponents pieces. (Diagonally adjacent is acceptable) Play continues until both players are unable to place pieces. Winner is the player with the most pieces on the board.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.2/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.