Criss Cross

This is an incredibly addictive and easy - to - play game. Players roll two dice and transfer the rolled symbols onto a block sheet grid. The key is to group as many identical symbols as possible to score more points. It's as straightforward as Sudoku and can be played alone. Here's how it works: Roll 2 dice, then draw the symbols on your sheet following simple rules. The two symbols must be placed in orthogonally adjacent fields, and you can't fill single fields that are already surrounded by symbols. As long as there are adjacent spaces, you must enter the symbols. The game ends when the sheets are full or there are no legal adjacent spaces left. Each row and column is scored separately. Grouping 2, 3, 4, or 5 adjacent symbols of the same type scores 2, 3, 4, 5 points respectively, with an extra 4/5 bonus points for 4/5 symbols. The player with the most points wins. In case of a tie, the highest horizontal or vertical score takes the victory. A solo version is also included.

How to play: First, grab the two dice and roll them. Then, look at the symbols on the dice and start drawing them on your block sheet. Remember, the symbols need to be in orthogonally adjacent fields. You can't fill single fields that are already surrounded by other symbols. Keep placing symbols as long as there are adjacent spaces available. The game wraps up when the sheet is full or there are no more legal adjacent spaces. Scoring is simple. Score points by grouping identical symbols in rows and columns. More grouped symbols mean more points, with extra bonus points for 4 or 5 grouped symbols. If you're playing with others, the one with the most points wins. In case of a tie, check the horizontal or vertical scores. You can play this game alone or with friends. Just keep the dice clean and dry to make sure they roll well for many game sessions.