An image of the board game "BOKU" packaging with the text "ONLY 2 RULES...SO MANY WAYS TO WIN!" and "FOR 2 PLAYERS OR 2 TEAMS AGED 6 UPWARDS" displayed around a central image of a board with colorful pegs inserted into holes.
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Bollox (1999)

ByMichail

Bōku

Bōku is an abstract strategy board game played with marbles on a perforated hexagonal board with 80 spaces. The objective of the game is to arrange five marbles in a row. The game has been popular and significant for several reasons:

Popularity

Bōku has been a best-selling two-player strategy game in both Harrods and Hamleys, and it was awarded a Mensa International Gold Star.

Connection to Gomoku

Bōku belongs to the class of connection games, similar to Gomoku or Connect Four.

World Championships

The official Bōku world championships have been held as part of the Mind Sports Olympiad since 2000 in England, with multiple winners from different countries.

Game Components of Bōku

– Perforated hexagonal board with 80 spaces
– Marbles

Game Setup of Bōku

– Set up the hexagonal board
– Each player takes turns placing marbles on the board

Gameplay Mechanics of Bōku

The game is won by putting five marbles into a row.

Game Objective of Bōku

The goal is to arrange five marbles in a row on the hexagonal board.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

Hobby: Miniature painting guru, turning pewter into masterpieces
Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl