OrthoGnomes
2025コトリ (Kotori)
2 players
5 - 15 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Long ago in Gnomish lore, the Fire God and the Ice God played games to stave off boredom. If the Fire God won the world would heat up, and if the Ice God won the world would grow cold. Resulting in the seasons of summer and winter in this world. On your turn place your block of 3 with various sides of light and darkness, to try to connect four of your colors only seen on the outside. After all blocks have been placed, see if light or darkness prevails! With one move you will transform five perspectives!
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Which OrthoGnomes video should I watch?
OrthoGnomes has 4 videos from 4 creators: 3 reviews and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from 2024 to November 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "OrthoGnomes Introduction | 3D Connect 4 puzzle decided in just 6 moves!" by PhantomLab Games, which runs 1 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Unboxing, How to Play & Impressions" by Cardboard East. 3 creators have reviewed it.
If you like it, try Acornism, Monster Decoy, Astraios: Starlight and Lumina Spell, also by コトリ (Kotori).
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About OrthoGnomes
From BoardGameGeek:
Long ago in Gnomish lore, the Fire God and the Ice God played games to stave off boredom. If the Fire God won the world would heat up, and if the Ice God won the world would grow cold. Resulting in the seasons of summer and winter in this world. On your turn place your block of 3 with various sides of light and darkness, to try to connect four of your colors only seen on the outside. After all blocks have been placed, see if light or darkness prevails! With one move you will transform five perspectives!
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コトリ (Kotori)
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コトリ (Kotori)
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PhantomLab
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