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17 questions players ask about Iliad. Pick one for the answer. See also the full rulebook.

Updated 2026-11-05.

  • Setup
  • Play
  • The Tile Effects
  • Scoring Lines
  • Game End

Setup

  • Do the two tiles placed on the board during setup use their effects?
  • If my starting hand has two identical tiles, do I redraw?

Play

  • Do neighbouring tiles include those above and below, or only left and right?
  • When is a tile accessible?
  • Is a tile on the board edge accessible if all its on-board neighbours are filled?
  • Can a repositioned tile be moved into an enclosed hole?
  • Can I move a tile if that leaves other tiles isolated or splits a group?

The Tile Effects

  • Do I have to use a tile's effect?
  • Does the 1 move the opponent's tile and the 2 my own?
  • Can a 1 or 2 move a tile out of a line that has already been scored?
  • Can a 1 or 2 move a face-down tile?
  • Can a face-down tile ever be turned face up again?
  • Can a 4 flip a neighbouring tile that is inaccessible?
  • When my 3 completes a line, must I swap a token before claiming the line's token?

Scoring Lines

  • If my 1 or 2 completes a line, must I score it before moving a tile from it?
  • Who wins a tied line when a repositioned tile completed it?

Game End

  • Do the wedding rings score points or count as gods?