Picaria has been played for centuries with nothing more than a board scratched in the dirt and a few stones. A printed board and some spare coins keep that tradition going — no screen, no setup, just two players and a quick strategic showdown.

The board below prints on a single A4 sheet. The dashed ring marks the center position, which is off-limits during the placement phase. Grab three coins or tokens per player (pennies vs. dimes works well), hit print, and you’re ready to go.

Hit Print Board and the page will print just the board — clean, no clutter.

Classic Play Games
Picaria

Place 3 pieces each (not on center) · Slide along lines · Three in a row wins!

Use 3 coins or buttons per player (e.g. pennies vs. dimes)
Play it online!
classicplaygames.com/games/picaria

How to Play on Paper

Each player takes turns placing one piece on any dot except the center. Once all six pieces are down, players take turns sliding one piece along a line to an adjacent empty dot — the center is now open. First to get three in a row along any line wins.

Watch the diagonals through the sub-square centers — there are more winning lines than you’d expect on a board this small.

What You’ll Need

  • The printed board
  • 3 tokens per player — coins, buttons, or small stones work great. Pick two types that are easy to tell apart.

If you want to learn the strategy before your next game, check out our complete rules and strategy guide. Or skip the paper and play online against our AI opponent.