Odin's Cross

Print upside down ('legs' up, holes down).

Requires 6 (16mm diameter are ideal) marbles  (3 per player, each player has their own color).

Setup:

• The board is a circle divided into 8 spaces around the edge, with 1 space in the center.
• Players each start with 3 pawns off the board.

Objective:

• Be the first to align your 3 pawns in a straight line (can be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal through the center).

Gameplay:

Phase 1: Placement

1. Take Turns: Players take turns placing 1 pawn on any open space.
2. No Movement Yet: During this phase, pawns cannot move.
3. Winning Opportunity: If a player aligns all 3 pawns during placement, they win immediately.

Phase 2: Movement

1. After Placement: When all pawns are on the board, players take turns moving one of their pawns.
2. Movement Rules:
   • Pawns can only move to an adjacent, empty space.
   • Movement can be along the edge or to/from the center.
3. Winning:
   • The first player to align their 3 pawns in a straight line wins.

Additional Rules:

• Draws: If no player can win, the game is a draw.
• Forced Moves: If a player has no legal moves, they forfeit their turn.