Abstract Games – Tabletopping

Kamon

Kamon is an abstract game designed specifically for two players, promising an engaging mix of strategy and anticipation. This elegantly simple yet intricate game challenges players to use wit and foresight in each turn. 2 players, ages 8+Playing time: 10 minutesDesigner: Bruno CathalaArtwork: Tom Delahaye Publisher: Cosmoludohttps://www.cosmoludo.com/home Getting started with Kamon is straightforward. The boardContinue reading “Kamon”

Maui

The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the beach is calling your name. Welcome to Maui, a game where players compete to create the most aesthetically pleasing beach setup while strategically placing their towels to score points. Maui is a game of relaxing beach vibes, colorful components, and easy-to-understand gameplay. 2-4 players, agesContinue reading “Maui”

Garden Nation

Four clans compete for majorities in the seven different territories of the garden. Will you be the one whose cities ultimately dominate? 2-4 players, age 10+Playing time: 45-60 minutesDesigners: Rémi Saunier & Nathalie SaunierArtwork: Maxime Morin Publisher: Bombyxhttps://studiobombyx.com/en/ 🔸 In Garden Nation, players construct buildings in order to complete common projects and work towards theirContinue reading “Garden Nation”

Yoxii

2 players, age 8+Playing time: 15 minutesDesigner: Jeremy PartinicoArtwork: Tom Delahaye Publisher: Cosmoludohttps://www.cosmoludo.com/home 🔸 Each player begins the game with 18 pieces in either white or red. Each piece depicts a certain value, ranging from 1 to 4.🔸 Each turn you move the totem orthogonally or diagonally to an empty space. You can either moveContinue reading “Yoxii”

Ave, Leo!

Take on the role of a gladiator and enter the arena! Not to fight the other gladiators or the lion present, but to collect as many dice with coins as possible. Each action involves taking a die, which is how you and your fellow gladiators will explore the arena and try to bring this ratherContinue reading “Ave, Leo!”

Qwixx – 10 Year Limited Edition

I’m pretty sure that for most of you, Qwixx is a game that no longer needs an introduction. This classic roll & write game with simple rules is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and a limited edition has been released for the occasion! 2-4 players, age: 8+Playing time: 15 minutesDesigner: Steffen BenndorfArtwork: Oliver FreudenreichContinue reading “Qwixx – 10 Year Limited Edition”

Splendor Duel

In Splendor Duel, you need to show your worth as a master jeweler against your opponent. 2 players, ages 10+Playing time: 30 minutesDesigners: Marc André & Bruno CathalaArtwork: Davide Tosello Publisher: Space Cowboyshttps://www.spacecowboys.fr/our-board-games 👉 The gameplay is similar to the original version: during your turn, you can choose to pick gemstones, buy a jewel orContinue reading “Splendor Duel”

Hokito

2 players, ages 8+Playing time: 10 minutesDesigner: Claude LeroyArtwork: Tom Delahaye Publisher: Cosmoludohttps://www.cosmoludo.com/ Just like many other good abstract games, Hokito comes with easy rules but a lot of crunchy decision making, especially near the end of the game. The game literally takes 2 minutes to explain: Each player starts the game with his 18Continue reading “Hokito”

The Fog: Escape from Paradise

A mysterious and dense fog takes over the island, and people swallowed by it are never seen again.The Fog: Escape from Paradise is launching on Kickstarter on August 30th: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xollox/the-fog-0 1-6 players, ages 10+Playing time: 45-120 minutesDesigner: Robert Müller-ReinwarthArtwork: Unique Litani Soparie Publisher: Xollox Gameshttps://xollox.com/ In ‘The Fog: Escape from Paradise’, players are going toContinue reading “The Fog: Escape from Paradise”

Bagh Chal

BAGH CHAL is a 2-player abstract game, originally from Nepal and now on the brink of extinction! The folks at Lemery Games are bringing the game to Kickstarter in an effort to raise awareness and save this ancient game for future generations. What’s special about this campaign is that there’s only 1 pledge level: youContinue reading “Bagh Chal”