quatrix
Quatrix is a competitive matching and capture game for two players.
On her turn, a player must place an X- or □-shaped piece of her color, depending on the constraint imposed by her opponent’s last piece.
As soon as a player has lined up four pieces of her color or captured four squares of the same color, she wins the game.
LB_NUMBER_OF_PLAYERS: 2
Game duration: 5 mn
Complexity: 2 / 5
Play quatrix and 1300 other games online.
No download, directly from your web browser.
With your friends and thousands of players from the whole world.
Free.
Play quatrix and 1300 other games online.
No download, directly from your web browser.
With your friends and thousands of players from the whole world.
Free.
Rules summary
Game Overview
Quatrix combines line-building and area control strategy with a forcing mechanic. Every move restricts the opponent's freedom of action.
Goal of the Game (Instant Win)
You win the game immediately if:
- You form a continuous line of 4 of your color (horizontal, vertical, diagonal).
OR
- You occupy (capture) 4 squares of the same color (e.g., 4x Blue) with your pieces.
Gameplay
Place a piece on an empty cell. The symbol on your piece dictates the opponent's mandatory next move:
- X Symbol: The opponent must place their next piece on a cell in a diagonal line from your piece.
- Square Symbol (□): The opponent must place their next piece on a cell in an orthogonal line (horizontal/vertical).
- Free Choice: If all cells in the required directions are occupied, the opponent may place their piece anywhere on an empty cell.
Pro Tips
Be careful to not let your opponent capture quickly 3 same colors !
Keep a balance between your X and □ pieces but force your opponent to spend one of the kind.