Offboard

Published 2011

Michel Lalet and Laurent Levi's Abalone has been around for more than two decades. Following its initial success, the game was tweaked through the release of additional sets of marbles that allow for more than two players, but otherwise the game – and its goal of pushing opponents from the board – has remained unchanged: On a turn, push 1-3 marbles in a straight line one space, pushing the opponent's marbles backwards if you're pushing fewer marbles than you are moving yourself. If an opponent's marble is pushed off the board, you score it; score enough points, and you win. Now Abalone Offboard puts a spin on the sumo-ish feel of Abalone by introducing external scoring zones to the game board. You need to control these zones in order to score points, and whoever scores six points first wins.

Mechanics

Offboard

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.25/5
Year
2011
BGG Rating
6.54
BGG Rank
#10536
Min Age
7+

Frequently Asked Questions

Offboard is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Offboard takes about 20 minutes.
Offboard has a complexity rating of 2.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Offboard is 7+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Offboard has a rating of 6.54/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 203 ratings. It is ranked #10536 overall.
Offboard was designed by Laurent Levi, Michel Lalet. It was published in 2011.