
How To Play Iota
Iota Game Rules (PDF Instructions)

2 - 4

8+

30 MIN

$8
If you like a game that changes every time you play and only uses simple shapes and colors that the game Iota is the game for you. There is just as much luck as there is skill in this fairly simple card game. One of the nicest things about this game is it's size. Apart from a simple dice game, this game fits better in your pocket than a deck of cards.
Iota is a simple, yet seemingly very complicated game. Once you get the game rules figured out and all the different ways there are to score, game play is really easy and will definitely get you thinking. Similar to Qwirkle, this game is a fun one to pull out when you have a few spare minutes.
The game Iota should come with the following components. These are based off of the original game and don't include components from any expansion packs or different editions.Iota is a simple, yet seemingly very complicated game. Once you get the game rules figured out and all the different ways there are to score, game play is really easy and will definitely get you thinking. Similar to Qwirkle, this game is a fun one to pull out when you have a few spare minutes.
- You'll Get 66 Game Cards
- A Little Storage Tin
- Official Iota Game Rules And Instructions When You Purchase This Game

To become the Iota game champion you'll need to score the most points by creating correct patterns in the game grid.

Please keep in mind that the official Iota rules and instructions could be different depending on the game version you have. The rules below are some of the exact directions that came in the original packaging and will teach you how to play Iota. Download these original PDF game rules or print them for later use.
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Sam says:
I learned how to play this game from a friend and was glad it was explained to me. I can see how the instructions might be a little overwhelming to some who has never played it. One of my favorite games.
02-27-2017
I learned how to play this game from a friend and was glad it was explained to me. I can see how the instructions might be a little overwhelming to some who has never played it. One of my favorite games.
April says:
I picked this up at the store thinking it would be a fun easy game. I took one look at the rules and gave up very quickly. I returned it. Then, a few weeks later a friend brought it over and showed me how to play in a few minutes and we played multiple games. Very fun! Now I have to go back to the store to get it again. Maybe I'm just a visual learner but it wasn't very easy to learn how to play by reading the game rules (for me at least). Glad my friend explained it to me.
09-19-2016
I picked this up at the store thinking it would be a fun easy game. I took one look at the rules and gave up very quickly. I returned it. Then, a few weeks later a friend brought it over and showed me how to play in a few minutes and we played multiple games. Very fun! Now I have to go back to the store to get it again. Maybe I'm just a visual learner but it wasn't very easy to learn how to play by reading the game rules (for me at least). Glad my friend explained it to me.
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