Make sure you choose wisely because you have to get 5 X’s in order to cross off that last number in the row. If you cross off the Green 6 you can ONLY cross off numbers 5,4,3, or 2 and the 2 can ONLY be crossed off if you have 5 X’s in that row. When you cross off the numbers you HAVE to go from Left to Right and cannot go back once you have crossed off a number. There are a few things to know about the game before you play though. Not really much to setup except make sure everyone has a Score Sheet and something to write with. Each X is worth a certain number of points. Score the most points by getting the most X’s. Also, if a child cannot make an X then you might not want to start them on the game until they have that part down at least a little. Then I will explain how you can adjust for younger kids but be careful of anyone who puts things in their mouths.
Here is the part where I try to explain how to play the game without confusing you too much. The box can take a bit of water damage without showing signs…so that is a bonus. They are front and back though so that gives you more. The dice are standard dice except 2 are White and the other 4 are Red, Green, Yellow and Blue and the score sheets are just a pad of paper scoresheets. Brilliant! I love games I can take with me…I may have mentioned that. Quixx comes in the best kind of box ever. My husband and I have now included Quixx into our game nights and I take it with me for quick lunch time games. It is recommended for ages 8+ but my 5 year old son can play although he isn’t very good with the strategy part just yet. It involves 6 dice, a score sheet, a little strategy, some luck and a whole lot of fun. GameWright has made some amazingly fun games but Quixx might just be my favorite.