Rules of Qwirkle

A full grid of Qwirkle tiles, arranged neatly
A full grid of Qwirkle tiles

Rules for Qwirkle

Curious about the rules of Qwirkle? These easy rules will get you started playing Qwirkle.

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Qwirkle Tiles in a grid
A full grid of Qwirkle game tiles

Get some of your friends together for this fun and challenging game. These rules of Qwirkle will get you started, but if you want to learn how to play better, check out these Top 7 Qwirkle Strategies! Now, for the Rules of Qwirkle.

Rules of Qwirkle

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Qwirkle is a game that is easy to learn and fun to play for all ages 6 and up. While seemingly simple, strategies and random chance change this fun game into a challenging puzzle as play progresses. Playing to score and playing to block keep the playing field lively and interesting.


MindWare’s best seller, introduced in 2007, is a simple game of matching colors and shapes: a must-have for your next family game night! Players score points by building rows and columns of brightly-colored tiles that are either all the same color or all the same shape, without creating duplicates; create a line of all six in a row, and you score a “Qwirkle.”

It’s the perfect combination of skill and chance that all ages can play, understand and enjoy! 

Qwirkle tiles spill out of a bag
Qwirkle tiles spill from a bag.

Qwirkle:

• Is a game that’s easy for beginners but challenging enough for the most competitive teens and adults;
• Teaches young players colors, shapes, math, early strategy and problem-solving skills;
• Sharpens older players’ strategic thinking;
• Is a great game to stretch and train your brain;

• Is for 2 to 4 players;
• And has sold over 4 million copies sold worldwide!

Interested in learning more about playing Qwirkle? Check out the Top 7 Qwirkle Strategies.

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3 Comments

  1. Swifty

    One of my favorite games to play!

    • Me too! It is so quick and easy to learn, but long on strategy after that. Have fun playing!

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