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Free Games - 8x8 Board
A collection of games designed to be played on an 8x8 surface (e.g. a standard Checkers or Chess board) with items most gamers have around the house. The games range from abstract to German-style.
Breakthrough
Very simple rules -- but the strategy is quite deep. Winner of the 2001 About.com 8x8 Game Design Competition. Designed by Dan Troyka.
Cowboys and Indians
The complete rules for Cowboys and Indians, a free board game which can be played on an 8x8 game surface with pieces you probably have around the house. Designed by Todd Goff.
Dominox
Using dominoes is a nice touch, and the result is a unique game of tile placement. Designed by Torben Mogensen.
Fire Drill
Pieces are moved in the fashion of the robots in Ricochet Robots, with the goal being to align four of your pieces in a row. Designed by Greg Pettit.
Generatorb
Played on a diamond-shaped board (an 8x8 board turned 45 degrees), this game challenges players to capture their opponent's Orb-Generator Core. Designed by Tim Schutz. For 2 players.
Magneton
Magnetic forces in action. This game requires careful planning and deep thought. The runner-up in the 2001 8x8 Game Design Competition. Designed by by Cerrato Luca.
President
The complete rules for President, a free board game which can be played on an 8x8 game surface with pieces you probably have around the house. Designed by Ted Cheatham.
Robo Battle Pigs
Imagine Richochet Robot with lasers. Robo Battle Pigs is an extremely creative use of the 8x8 game board. Designed by Randy Cox.
Sibling Rivalry - Designed by Matthew Baldwin
The complete rules for Sibling Rivalry, a board game designed by Matthew Baldwin which can be played on an 8x8 game board with pieces you probably have around the house.
Speckles
Players add poker chips of five different colors to the 8x8 surface, trying to form a line of four that begins and ends with their own color. Designed by David Smith.
Symbio
The words "surround" and "consume" are very important in this creation themed around biological processes. Designed by Cameron Browne.
Triangulate
Players begin with 8 tokens each, spread around the edge of a regular chess board. Each person attempts to be the first to have 3 of their pieces grouped together on a single square of the board. Designed by Allan Bedford.
Tumbling Down
Grab control of the important stacks by placing your piece on top. But don't let your opponent capture your tallest tower. Designed by Michael Shuck.
Royal Carpet - Designed by by Don Green
The complete rules for Royal Carpet, a free board game designed by Don Green.
Apex - Designed by Jochen Drechsler
The complete rules for Apex, a free board game played on a standard 8x8 game board.
Freeze - Designed by Gregory K. Van Patten
The complete rules for Freeze, a free board game played on a standard 8x8 game board designed by Gregory K. Van Patten.