Abalone
Abstract Strategy

Abalone

This beautiful and functional board has room for two teams of large marbles. Players take turns pushing the marbles around the board, with the goal of pushing six of the opposing player's marbles off the board. The central idea is that a column of marbles has weight given by the number of marbles in line. Someone will need to push with a heavier group of marbles in order to push the column along that axis. However, with six possible directions, it's difficult to defend yourself perfectly. Also, it's possible to play the game with up to six players when supplemental marble sets are purchased.

2 players30 minages 7medium difficulty
About the game

What is Abalone

This beautiful and functional board has room for two teams of large marbles. Players take turns pushing the marbles around the board, with the goal of pushing six of the opposing player's marbles off the board. The central idea is that a column of marbles has weight given by the number of marbles in line. Someone will need to push with a heavier group of marbles in order to push the column along that axis. However, with six possible directions, it's difficult to defend yourself perfectly. Also, it's possible to play the game with up to six players when supplemental marble sets are purchased.

A winner of the 1988 Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société.

Specs

Game details

Players
2
Age
+7
Duration
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
1987
Mechanics
Grid Movement · Hexagon Grid · Slide / Push
Categories
Abstract Strategy
Designer
Michel Lalet · Laurent Levi
Publisher
Asmodee · Tactic · Oficina do Aprendiz · Oliphante
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367Plays logged
91Own it in their collection
7.1Average rating
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What the community says about Abalone

diosuke
diosuke5.7/10
No es mi tipo de juego y casi me duermo
Calamar
Calamar7/10
[ES] Uno de los abstractos que me gustan. Rápido, se disfruta mucho y un juego para dos muy "rejugable". [EN] One of the few abstracts I like. Very quick, enjoyable and replayable 2 player game.
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eugeniosarcino7.5/10
Esp) Gran juego abstracto con mecánicas muy elegantes y agradable de jugar como pocos.
iMisut
iMisut7.5/10
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Blacksad
Blacksad6/10
[b]Primera partida[/b] (6/10) Buen juego abstracto clásico.
FAQ

Everything about Abalone

How many players is Abalone for?

Abalone plays with 2 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 30 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 7.

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