Playing a standard game
Vortex468 is played by two people. Each player chooses a color and takes 10 marbles.
- First player rolls one marble.
- Second player rolls one marble.
- Keep alternating turns until each player has rolled all 10 marbles, for 20 shots in total.
- Once all 20 shots are finished, count the points.
See Vortex468 in action
How scoring works
Count only the marbles resting in the grooves after all 20 shots. Each player adds up the points for their own color.
A marble that is not resting in a groove at the end does not score. Count the final positions, rather than awarding points after each roll.
Winning and ties
The highest total score wins. If tied, each player rolls one marble in a sudden-death round. Repeat until one player scores higher than the other in that round.
Quick play
Use 5 marbles each instead of 10. Alternate turns for 10 shots in total, then count only the marbles resting in the grooves. The same point values apply, and the highest score wins.
Playing with teams
For team play, alternate the players taking the rolls. With more than two players, cycle through the players so everyone gets a turn.
Gameplay FAQs
How many players can play Vortex468?
Play one-on-one with two players, or play in teams with more than two. For team play, alternate or cycle through the players taking the rolls.
How many rolls does each player get?
Each player gets 10 rolls in a standard game, one marble per turn. For quick play, each player gets 5 rolls.
Do you count points after every turn?
No. Wait until every marble has been rolled. Only marbles resting in the grooves at the end count toward the score.
Does every marble on the table score?
No. Marbles must be resting in a groove to score.
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