Volo

Published 2010

Volo was inspired by the beauty of birds flying in flocks. It's an abstract game with placement, movement, connection, and territory elements. Volo is played on a hexagonal board with 120 spaces. Each player in turn places a piece or moves one or more pieces (here called "birds") on the board and attempts to connect them all in one contiguous "flock". Birds may not be placed directly adjacent to other friendly birds and may only move ("fly") towards other birds if they enlarge an existing friendly flock. Flocks may never be split, so players are forced to add new birds to the game, and this is actually where the competition unfolds. If an opponent's birds are isolated by the active player dividing the board in multiple regions through flock movement, the active player must remove trapped birds from the board, which may benefit the opponent. If a player ends up with one contiguous flock (of any size), he wins. Online Play Boardspace.net Real time, against humans or robot players

Designers

Volo

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Medium — 2.71/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
7.54
BGG Rank
#9839
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Volo is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Volo takes about 45 minutes.
Volo has a complexity rating of 2.71/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Volo is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Volo has a rating of 7.54/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 112 ratings. It is ranked #9839 overall.
Volo was designed by Dieter Stein. It was published in 2010.