Crossed

Crossed is a simple yet strategic game for two players where you score points by drawing lines and crossing others. Jump down to the game

Game Setup:

• The game begins with 16 dots arranged around the edges of a square.
• Players take turns connecting two unused dots with a straight line. Player 1 uses one color, and Player 2 uses another.

Making a Move:

• Select one unused dot.
• Then, select a second unused dot to draw a line between them.
• Important Rule: The two dots you connect cannot be on the same side of the square. For example, you cannot connect two dots that are both on the top side.

Scoring Points:
You score points immediately after drawing your line:

• +1 point for every time your newly drawn line crosses one of your opponent's existing lines.
• +2 points for every time your newly drawn line crosses one of your own existing lines.
• Lines merely touching at an endpoint (a shared dot) do not count as a cross for scoring.

Ending the Game:
Keep playing until no more moves are possible. This happens when either:

• All 16 dots have been used (meaning 8 lines have been drawn).
• Or, the only unused dots remaining are all on the same side of the square, making it impossible to draw a valid line.

Winning the Game:

• The player with the higher score at the end of the game wins!

Strategy Tip:
Think about your moves carefully! Short lines might be safer but offer fewer chances to score by crossing. Longer lines can lead to more points but also make you more vulnerable to being crossed by your opponent.

Crossed game