Y

Stake hexes and link all three sides of the triangle with a single unbroken chain before your rival does.

How to play

Players take turns placing a stone on any empty hexagon of a triangular board. You win the instant your stones form one continuous chain that touches all three edges. Thanks to the board's geometry, the game can never end in a draw.

• Place one stone per turn on any open hex
• Connect all three sides with a single group to win
• There are no captures and no draws
• Optional swap rule lets the second player steal the opening move

Controls

• Desktop: click a hex to place your stone
• Phone & tablet: tap a hex (pointer and touch supported)

Game modes

• Versus CPU on Easy, Medium or Hard
• Two-player hotseat and Online play
• Toggle the swap (pie) rule for fairer openings

Tips & strategy

• Control the center, since central stones serve every edge at once
• Build toward two sides at the same time to keep your threats flexible
• Block your opponent's shortest chain while your own quietly completes

About Y

Y is an original free browser version of the classic hex-board connection game, a pure abstract strategy contest where careful chain-building always decides the result. No download required.

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