On Top

Objective

The main objective in On Top is to score valuable points by skillfully placing tiles. At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins.

Game Components

• A board consisting of hexagonal spaces.
• Tiles of various shapes and colors that can be placed on the board.
• Score markers or score sheets to keep track of points.

Setup

1. Place the game board in the center of the table.
2. Each player receives an equal number of tiles, representing their "hand."
3. A starting player is selected at random.
4. Each player gets a reference card that displays which tile combinations yield which point values.

Gameplay

The game is played in clockwise order and consists of several rounds. A round proceeds as follows:

1. Placing Tiles: The active player selects a tile from their hand and places it on the board. The tile must fit correctly into the hexagonal spaces and cannot cover other tiles unless the rules explicitly allow it.
2. Scoring: Based on the position of the placed tile, the player calculates their new points. There are various ways to score points:
3. Complete Lines: If a player forms a complete row, column, or diagonal with the placement of a tile, they earn bonus points.
4. Color Combinations: Players score points by connecting tiles of the same color.
5. Refilling Hand: After placing a tile, the player can draw a new tile from the general supply to replenish their hand.
6. Ending Turn: The player's turn ends and the next player proceeds.

Winning the Game

• The game ends when all available tiles are used, or no further moves can be made.
• Players then add up their collected points. The player with the highest score wins.

Strategic Hints

• Planning is crucial: Players should think ahead about which tiles to place to maximize points.
• Blocking Opponents: It can be advantageous to prevent opponents from completing valuable rows.
• Resource Management: Efficiently using tiles is important to avoid running into dead-ends too early.

Tips for Beginners

• Start by trying to plan complete lines since these tend to have the highest point values.
• Always keep track of remaining tiles and plan how to use them most effectively.

Have fun playing On Top! This game provides an exciting mix of strategy and tactics that will ensure entertaining game sessions.