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Iota The Great Big Game in The Teeny-Weeny Tin

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Age Range (Description) Children
Number of Players 4
Brand Gamewright
Theme Video Game
Material Tin

About this item

  • The great big game in the teeny-weeny tin
  • Add cards to a grid; making sure that color; shape and number are either all the same or all different
  • Whoever sees the opportunities will seize the win
  • For 2 to 4 players, Ages 8 and up
  • Playing time: about 30 minutes

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Add cards to a grid, making sure that color, shape and number are either all the same or all different across the line. Sounds easy but as the grid expands, so do the possibilities. Whoever sees the opportunities will seize the win. Iota - the pocket-sized game that's big time fun.

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Add cards to a grid, making sure that color, shape and number are either all the same or all different across the line. Sounds easy but as the grid expands, so do the possibilities. Whoever sees the opportunities will seize the win. Iota - the pocket-sized game that's big time fun.

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Iota The Great Big Game in The Teeny-Weeny Tin

Iota is the Great Big Game in the Teeny Weeny Tin.

Add cards to a grid making sure that color, shape, and number are either all the same or all different across the line. As the grid expands, so do the possibilities.

Whoever sees the opportunities will seize the win!

Features:

  • 2 to 4 Players
  • Suggested for Ages 8+ Years
  • Comes in Tin

How to Play:

Shuffle all of the cards and deal out four cards to each player face down. The rest of the cards form the draw pile. Take the top card from the draw pile and place it into the center of the play area. This card will be used as the starting card for the game. The 'teeniest' player gets to start the game.

During a players’ turn they can either add cards to the play area or they can pass their turn.

A player can play one to all four of the cards from their hand. Cards can only be added to the play area under certain circumstances though. When playing cards to the play area all cards must either all match or all differ in the three different card properties (color, shape, number). For example a line can consist of all green cards or all of the cards have to be different colors. All of the cards can be a circle or they all have to be a different shape. All of the cards can be a two or all of the cards have to be a different number. No card may be played that breaks this rule.

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    991 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game fun and intriguing. They say it's a great game that's perfect for travel. Customers also appreciate the small size and portability. They mention that the game is easy to learn and grasp, and it'll last a long time. Overall, customers say that the product is well worth the price.

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    133 customers mention125 positive8 negative

    Customers find the game really fun, easy to play, and fun to strategize. They also say it's intriguing, great for families, and complex enough to be fun for adults. Customers also mention that the game has no frills and is very replayable.

    "If you like SET you'll love Iota. It's easy to play and fun to strategize. Highly recommend!" Read more

    "...The game's very good and quite fun, although it's very easy to block another player's move and once a run of 3 is blocked, only 1 card in the deck..." Read more

    "...this as a stocking stuffer for my husband - turns out to be a really intriguing game." Read more

    "Great family game! I love it as a mom and would play it with adults and older children...." Read more

    80 customers mention77 positive3 negative

    Customers find the game fun and challenging in a small container perfect for travel. They say it's compact and easy to use. Some customers also say it takes no room at all to bring with you anywhere.

    "...This is perfect and it's so tiny I carried in my bag with me all the time! Wish that there were more games in this form factor, it's perfect!" Read more

    "...It can take up a lot of space while playing but it is so tiny in the box! Perfect for traveling or just a quiet night in." Read more

    "...It's so small that we have to make sure not to lose it when traveling. You need a card table sized surface to play...." Read more

    "...You do need a decent sized space to lay things out, but the packaging is small, so its easy to toss in your bag for travel." Read more

    69 customers mention52 positive17 negative

    Customers find the game pretty simple but tricky. They say it's easy to learn and cognitively stimulating. They also say the game play can be simplified to play with younger kids or people who are not familiar with the strategy. Customers also say learning is fast and the games require enough thought to enjoy the game not just rely on luck.

    "If you like SET you'll love Iota. It's easy to play and fun to strategize. Highly recommend!" Read more

    "...We liked how easy it was to learn, the use of colors (red, yellow, green, and blue), shapes (plus, circle, square, triangle), and numbers (1,2,3,4),..." Read more

    "...It requires enough thought that I can enjoy the game not just rely on luck." Read more

    "A fun little game, though slightly confusing in the directions...." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the game. They say it's well worth the price.

    "This is a pretty simple game but it is tricky. It was inexpensive and travels well, though you need a large space to play it." Read more

    "...It's a really great, ultra-portable Quirkle clone with a little bit more strategic depth...." Read more

    "...Great quality - well worth the price. My husband and I play it occasionally. Plan to introduce it to other friends...." Read more

    "...Probably takes about 40 min for a game (with 2 people). Worth the purchase for any game lover out there!" Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the game. They mention that the cards and tin are top-notch, and are of typical outstanding quality. The game is excellent, fun, and very helpful for cognitive activity. They also appreciate the small size and sturdy metal case, which makes it perfect for travel.

    "The cards and tin are top-notch - typical outstanding quality as I've come to expect from Gamewright...." Read more

    "...Great quality - well worth the price. My husband and I play it occasionally. Plan to introduce it to other friends...." Read more

    "...it's also a good quality material made ! and easy to carry in your bag" Read more

    "great and compact" Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the gift to be a great item, they also appreciate the mini Band-Aid packaging and the fact that it comes in a storage tin.

    "...I love that it comes in a storage tin rather than a box that can be broken down over time...." Read more

    "My niece introduced me to this game. I loved the mini Band Aid packaging. Easy to toss in my small purse and have handy when needed...." Read more

    "...Great gift idea. So much fun to play. I like games that make you think a little." Read more

    "Great Advent calendar gift for my daughter--tiny size fits perfectly in the 2"x2"x1-1/2" box" Read more

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    My husband is the hardest person to shop for... Mostly because he buys things for himself all the time instead of waiting for a gifting opportunity - 3x a year this is an issue. 5 if you count anniversaries! Any how, this little game in a tiny tin piqued my curiosity and so in my cart it went. We broke it open the day after Christmas and learned to play. We liked how easy it was to learn, the use of colors (red, yellow, green, and blue), shapes (plus, circle, square, triangle), and numbers (1,2,3,4), and the scoring which means that you need to employ some strategy when you're playing your turn. It's so small that we have to make sure not to lose it when traveling. You need a card table sized surface to play. We recommend it to all our friends!
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