Grackles

Gather your flock and claim the telephone wires in Grackles, a quick and colorful abstract strategy game from Fireside Games.

Players place tiles and line up their birds across telephone wires, looking for opportunities to create longer lines and get more of their flock onto the board. As the 5 × 5 playing area takes shape, careful tile placement and a little clever maneuvering can open up new scoring opportunities—or cut off your opponents.

Easy to learn and quick to play, Grackles is a great choice for families and strategy players looking for something lighter that still rewards smart decisions.