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Aug 10, 2026·How to play·01:15·40·Watch on YouTube

Rapids Rules - Linop! is a challenging 2-to-4-player "in-a-row" abstract strategy game.

NewVenture Games

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Watch “Rapids Rules - Linop! is a challenging 2-to-4-player "in-a-row" abstract strategy game.,” a how-to-play guide for Linop on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by NewVenture Games on YouTube:

Linop!, created by Alex Randolph over 50 years ago, really deserves "classic" status. Get a copy here: https://newventuregames.com/products/linop It adds some new features to the traditional 3-in-a-row genre, and accommodates 2 to 4 players for a next-level challenge! Click here for "How To Play" game videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuNwI2XUBfCzIi7hLxvAI2cvkX1ayxlM&si=WdGUFVuYBZ-8M3vA Click here for Game History videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuNwI2XUBfBp6oQ1_pMfqqA4EKNWkb4S&si=zcXatv5D9Uz03qRP ...and be sure to visit us elsewhere: https://newventuregames.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/NewVentureGames Learn more about the game at BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8912/linop ____________ #boardgames #familygames #gamehistory #ancientgames #vintagegames #tabletop #newventure #howtoplay

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Linop

Linop

1975·Alex Randolph

2 players
45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

About Linop, from BoardGameGeek:

The games has a game-board and 24 pieces (6 pieces in each of four colors). The object of the game is to place three of pieces in a row on a five by five grid with multiple lines joining 3,4 or 5 vertices of the 5x5 grid. The idea of the game is described as: "The ability to assess the situation as well as concentration decides who will win and who will lose."

Designer

Alex Randolph

Publisher

F.X. Schmid

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Mechanics

Pattern BuildingPattern Recognition
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Linop

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