Official Kollide Rules

Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by The Official Game Rules Team

The magnetic chess game with stones is a fun puzzle strategy games that fosters fun and exercises your child’s logical thinking. Here’s how to play:

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How to Play Kollide

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Game Components:

• 20 magnetic pieces​
• A string or circular boundary to define the playing area​

Setup:

1. Lay the string or establish the circular boundary on a flat surface to create the “battlefield.”​
2. Divide the 20 magnets equally among players. For example, in a two-player game, each player receives 10 magnets.​

Objective: The goal is to be the first to place all your magnets into the battlefield without any magnets linking together due to magnetic attraction.​

Kollide Gameplay:

• Players take turns placing one magnet at a time within the battlefield.​
• Magnets can be positioned anywhere inside the boundary, but they must lie flat and cannot overlap the boundary line.​
• If, during placement, magnets snap together (collide) due to magnetic attraction, the player who caused the collision must collect the linked magnets into their hand.​
• Play then passes to the next player.​

Winning the Game:

The first player to successfully place all their magnets into the battlefield without causing any to link wins the game.

Tips:

• As the battlefield fills up, magnetic forces between pieces become more unpredictable. Place your magnets carefully, considering both the position and the polarity to minimize attraction.​
• Observing the behavior of magnets during your opponent’s turns can provide insights into safer placements.​

For a visual demonstration and additional strategies for Kollide, you might find this video helpful: