Abstract: A game apparatus is disclosed herein having a game board with a flat planar surface displaying a playing configuration or pattern including parallel rows and columns defining an odd number of playing squares. Each square is provided with indicia defining a circle enclosing or encircling an "X" and each circle and an X is provided with the same number of holes adapted to insertably receive a player token or marker. A numbered die is employed for determining the number of holes to be occupied by players tokens or numbered cards may be employed for the same purpose.