Cir*Kis (2009)

About this game

Cir*Kis is a abstract strategy game for the whole family. Players take turns placing one of their nine differently-shaped pieces on the beveled game board next to the last piece played. The aim is to complete Circles and Stars to score points. Cir*Kis is easy to learn. Each new piece must touch the last piece played. You can get a free turn three different ways. If you get a free turn, you can place your piece touching any other piece. Scoring depends on who completed a shape and who controls the majority of the pieces in it. Be the first player to score 40 points to win the game!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 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.