Anubixx

The active player rolls four colored dice and chooses two to fill in on their score sheet; all other players can then use the remaining dice for their own constructions. Each construction has its own placement rules: the pyramid builds from bottom to top, the triumphal arch has two pillars with a keystone, and the bas-relief requires adjacent pairs. Whoever cannot use a color may take stones from the quarry, but these yield fewer bonus points at the end. Play indicators on the score sheet reward whoever completes certain sections first. The player with the most points wins.

Anubixx is a smooth and accessible roll-and-write that cleverly uses its theme: the three simultaneously constructed buildings each present a unique puzzle challenge, giving each dice roll three possible applications instead of one. The simultaneous building phase for all players completely eliminates downtime, keeping the pace high. Reviewers place it on the same quality level as the well-known NSV series of Qwixx and Qwinto — correct, well-thought-out, and fast, but without the depth to keep seasoned roll-and-write enthusiasts engaged in the long run. As a family game and travel companion game, it does exactly what it promises.