Nine colored stone tiles and numerous formation options – the tactical placement game “Hidden Stones” develops its fascination from these simple ingredients. How captivating this strategic challenge, which can also be played in solo mode, is, is shown by some of the awards (Mensa Select, Dice Tower) that the original American version has already won.

The rules for “Hidden Stones” are quickly explained and when nine attractively illustrated stone tiles are arranged in a 3 x 3 grid, you can start playing straight away. The aim is to change the existing arrangement of the stones so that it matches a formation that is shown on one of your four cards in your hand. In order to achieve this goal, several actions are allowed per turn, but these have a price in the form of a hand card. Which card should you sacrifice and which should you use later for winning points? So careful consideration and clever tactics are the order of the day with “Hidden Stones”!