SPILLIKINS RULES

FILE #012 - Eastern European Precision Game

QUICK START

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Learn the basics in 30 seconds

GOAL

Collect the most points by extracting pieces from the pile.

HOW TO PLAY

Use the hook tool to carefully extract sticks from the pile without moving any other pieces.

WIN CONDITION

When the pile is cleared, the player with the most points wins.

FULL RULES

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1

Setup

The 37 carved wooden pieces (biryulki) are held together vertically, then released to fall into a tangled pile on the playing surface. Players determine who goes first.

2

Piece Types & Points

Each piece type has a different point value based on its rarity and difficulty to extract.

Barrel10 pts
Ladder8 pts
Sword6 pts
Rake6 pts
Hook5 pts
Saw5 pts
Axe4 pts
Cane3 pts
Stick1 pts
3

Extraction

On your turn, use the hook tool to carefully pull a single piece from the pile. You must lift and remove the piece without causing any other piece to move or shift.

4

Fail Condition

If any other piece in the pile moves while you are extracting, your turn ends immediately. The piece you were attempting to extract remains in the pile. Your opponent takes the next turn.

5

Continuing Your Turn

If you successfully extract a piece, you may continue extracting additional pieces. Your turn continues until you cause a piece to move or choose to stop.

6

Pile Complete

When all 37 pieces have been extracted from the pile, the game ends. Both players count their total points from collected pieces.

7

Victory

The player with the highest point total wins. In case of a tie, the player who collected more high-value pieces (Barrel, Ladder) wins.

VARIANTS

Dramatization

Speed Mode

MODERN VARIANT

Players have a limited time (30 seconds) per extraction attempt. The timer starts when you touch a piece. Adds pressure and excitement to each pull.

Precision Challenge

SOLO VARIANT

Clear the entire pile without a single failed extraction. Track your personal best streak. The ultimate test of patience and steady hands.

Team Play

PARTY VARIANT

Two teams alternate players. Each player gets one extraction attempt before passing to their teammate. Team with the highest combined score wins.

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