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Request for Comments - "Galaxa"

Posted on: Thu, 11/20/2008 - 22:57
Request for Comments - "Galaxa"

This is a request for comments concerning a small, abstract game that I have written, tentatively titled "Galaxa." It is played on a 5x5 grid. Players alternate turns placing series of pieces onto the grid in an attempt to be the first to complete a sequence of 4-differently colored pieces in a row.

I have performed solo playtesting on the game but have not had the opportunity to play it with other people. To the best of my knowledge, this game is not similar to any I have previously seen.

All comments are welcome. Thank you.


Posted on: Fri, 11/21/2008 - 12:36 #1
At first glance

I don't have time to read the rules right now but the first thing i noticed was your name is not on the game. Credit yourself and date the document.

I’m going to an abstract games tournament this weekend run by game designer Clark Rodeffer who is an abstract game aficionado. In case he doesn’t see your post I’ll make sure he sees the rules and let you know any comments he has along with mine once I have had time to review it.

Posted on: Fri, 11/21/2008 - 17:36 #2
Attachment Amended

I thank you for your advice. The PDF file has been amended in the original post listed above. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Posted on: Sun, 11/23/2008 - 19:57 #3
I'll have a go

I'll have a go playing it with anyone else I can rope in, and let you know how that goes.

Posted on: Tue, 12/09/2008 - 15:36 #4
The game looks clean, neat,

The game looks clean, neat, and fun.

Would it work with four players, do you think?

Also, it's just the grammar nerd in me, but you should change the instances of "less than" to "fewer than." Any time you can count the number of something (pieces on a board; cards in a hand; and yes, allowed items in the express lane at the grocery store, even though grocery stores always mess this up), it's "greater than"/"fewer than"; if you can't count it (water in a glass; love in your heart, grain in a silo), it's "more than"/"less than."

Posted on: Tue, 12/09/2008 - 17:22 #5
4-player version...

Thank you for your comments.

Issue #1 - "Less than vs. Fewer than" - I thank you for this observation. If this game proves to be worthwhile, then the descriptive language can most certainly be changed.

Issue #2 - "4-player version" - Again, my primary concern is if the game proves to be worthwhile in independent testing. I have not considered a 4-player version as of yet. If this game receives positive feedback, then a 4-player version could be considered. Thank you for this suggestion.

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