Abalone
Published 1987
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.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 30 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.15/5
- Year
- 1987
- BGG Rating
- 6.49
- BGG Rank
- #2137
- Min Age
- 7+
Frequently Asked Questions
Abalone is designed for exactly 2 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Abalone takes about 30 minutes.
Abalone has a complexity rating of 2.15/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Abalone is 7+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Abalone has a rating of 6.49/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 8,280 ratings. It is ranked #2137 overall.
Abalone was designed by Laurent Levi, Michel Lalet. It was published in 1987.