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Twixt - Strategy Game of Barriers
Twixt is a three dimensional version of an old pen and paper game. The object of the game is to build an uninterrupted "bridge" from one end of the board to the other. The players do this by alternately placing "pegs" on the board. If a player has placed a peg in such a position that it can be connected to another peg, they can place a "link" connecting the pegs. The restriction is that links cannot cross each other, so a player can place pegs and links in such a manner that they block their opponents links. The first player to created an uninterrupted path from one side of the board to the other is the winner.
One tricky aspect to placing pegs and links is that the links will not connect if the pegs are placed in line with each other. The pegs must be placed on a one by two diagonal. Pegs can be placed in such a way that they can connect with up to eight other pegs.
Twixt best fits the category of abstract strategy game. I have seen this game played with pen and paper and all this version does is add the nifty three dimensional components. On the other hand the game does look very interesting visually.
The game requires thinking several turns ahead in order to succeed. If you narrow your focus too much you will almost certainly find yourself outflanked by your opponent.
While not wildly original Twixt is still an interesting member of the 3M library.
Originally, as part of my continuing analysis of box art, I said that I had no idea why the box art showed soldiers in combat gear advancing up a hill in the background. A reader has informed me that this is because the game can be thought of as trying to maintain a supply line while preventing that line from being cut by your opponent.
11 comments on Twixt:
This is one of the best games ever. The game can be taught in about 3 minutes, but it takes a long time to master. I have become a semi-expert.
It\'s a bit like the old game \"Bridg-it\". However, Bridg-it was eventually \"solved\". Not so with Twixt.
I\'ve brought the game outside on camping trips. If the wind kicks up, no problems.
This is a fabulous game. The rules are simple, but the strategy can get quite complex. We used to play this for hours at school when I was a kid. It's too bad that it's no longer available. I'm sure our old game was thrown out long ago.
I have my parent's copy (not that they'd play it anymore) in my kitchen. Exquisite game, beautifully rendered by 3m.
I grew up with this game and it still remains timeless today as I share it with others.
We just purchased the TWIXT game from e-bay. However, the instructions were not in the game. Can you possibly send me the instructions?
Thanks
I just happen to have found my original version of twixt it's over twenty years old my parents bought it and it's in perfect condition exept for the fact I lost the instuctions
One of the best games ever. I actually played a draw game once believe it or not.
Is there on online electronic version of this game yet?
you can play it online. links change, so just google it.
I LOVE this game! I grew up with it, and my parents still have the original bookshelf edition that my mom bought back in the 60's when it first came out. It is a timeless game.....my parents played it, my brothers, friends and I played it, now my nieces, nephews, and my children play it.
There is one difference between the pen & paper version and Twixt: for the pen & paper game, a player may make a connection across one of their own lines but not across the lines of the other player.