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Quarto

1991 · 2⁠–⁠2 players, best with 2 · 20 min · ages 8+

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How many players

For 2 to 2 players, best with 2.

  • 2 players: best

Weight and time

Light: 1.9 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 20–20 minutes, for ages 8 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.9/106,277 ratings
  • BGG rank1,005thamong all games

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How to play Quarto

In Quarto, you choose a piece for your opponent to place, then try to complete a row of four pieces sharing one attribute, such as height, shape, colour, or top. It feels like a quick abstract duel of pattern spotting and carefully handing over awkward choices, and it suits two players who want a short, thoughtful game. It plays with 2 players in 20 minutes and is for ages 8 and up.

Mechanics

  • I cut, you choose
  • Pattern building
  • Pattern recognition

Credits Quarto

  • PublisherKorea Boardgames Co., Ltd.

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Game details Quarto

Year published
1991
Players
2–2, best with 2
Playing time
20–20 minutes
Age
ages 8+
Weight
1.9 out of 5
Publisher
Korea Boardgames Co., Ltd.

Frequently asked questions Quarto

How many players is Quarto for?

For 2 to 2 players. It plays best with 2.

How long does a game take?

20 to 20 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 8 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–2.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku