Brax (1889)

Brax

Brax is a two-player abstract strategy board game invented in 1889 (or shortly before) in America by Frederic B. Denham of New York City. The board design is unique, and the players move their pieces along paths on the square board, each path being one of two colors. A piece can move one or two spaces in a turn depending upon whether it matches the color of the path. Players attempt to capture each other’s pieces. Brax was featured in The Book of Classic Board Games, written by Sid Sackson and published by Klutz Press in 1991, which ranked it among the top 15 board games in history.

Why is Brax Popular?

Brax is a fairly simple abstract game that can be played on several different levels. It is known for its unique board design and Gameplay Mechanics of Brax, which make it a challenging and engaging game for players of all skill levels. The game is also significant because it has been featured in The Book of Classic Board Games, which is a testament to its popularity and enduring appeal.

Game Components of Brax

Brax board14 red pieces14 white pieces

Game Setup of Brax

The board is placed between the two players.Each player takes seven pieces of red or white pieces.

Gameplay Mechanics of Brax

Players move their pieces along paths on the square board, each path being one of two colors.A piece can move one or two spaces in a turn depending upon whether it matches the color of the path.Players attempt to capture each other’s pieces.A player can call out “Brax” or “Jinx” if their piece threatens the other player’s piece(s). This forces the other player to move the threatened piece on their next move (no other piece may be moved), and the threatened piece is jinxed; hence the name of the game Jinx.

Game Objective of Brax

A player wins when they have captured all their opponent’s pieces.

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