Objective
Domitrio is an abstract strategy game where the goal is to strategically place and combine your pieces to score the most points. The main idea is to block as many opponent's sequences with your color as possible and encircle opponent's pieces.
Game Components
- A square board with 50 squares (5x10).
- Each color has 25 playing pieces.
Setup
- Each player selects a color and takes the corresponding 25 playing pieces.
- Randomly determine who goes first.
- Players take turns placing one piece of their color on any open square on the board.
Game Rules
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Opening Phase: The starting player places a piece. The other player follows. Continue until each has placed 5 pieces.
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Turn Phase:
- Players alternate turns. A turn consists of one of the following actions:
- Placing a new piece on the board.
- Moving an already placed piece to an adjacent open square.
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Pieces can be moved horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
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Special Move – Jumping: If there's an opponent's piece between your own piece and an empty space, you can "jump" over the opponent's piece onto the free space. The jumped opponent's piece is removed from the board.
Victory Conditions
The game ends when all squares are filled or no valid moves are possible. Scoring is as follows:
- Each player counts their own pieces on the board.
- Additionally, each player earns 2 bonus points for every complete line (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) of three or more own pieces.
Strategic Considerations
- Center Control: Controlling the center rows can be advantageous as it enhances linear combination possibilities.
- Blocking: Establishing your pieces strategically can limit opponent's movement and disrupt their strategy.
- Flexibility: Maintain a balance between defense and offense to adapt to the opponent’s playing style.
Tips for Beginners
- Start by setting up a strong base in the center of the board.
- Always be aware of how you can block opponent’s sequences and plan moves ahead.
- Use the "Jump" technique wisely to capture key points and strengthen your own sequences.
