Asmodee Abalone - Family Strategy Game for 2 Players

Abalone is an abstract strategy game for two players, ideal for family evenings or duels between friends, where careful planning and anticipation is the key to victory. The German edition provides an authentic gaming experience and a clear challenge for lovers of logic and strategy.

• No. players: game designed for 2 people, perfect for focused sessions between two teams or friendly duels.
• Recommended age: Ages 7+, suitable for the whole family, with beginner to advanced strategic thinking encouraged.
• The duration of a game: about 20+ minutes, ideal for short daytime sessions or long weekend marathons.
• Main mechanics: move up to 3 balls per turn, each ball can move one space; Sumito mechanics allow pushing the opponent's balls in the right conditions.
• Objective: the first player to push 6 of the opponent's balls off the board wins the game, by balancing attack and defense.
• Game category: family game and abstract strategy with clear dynamics and stimulating pace.
• Edition language: German edition with easy-to-learn traditional rules for beginners and young puzzle enthusiasts.

Abalone cultivates spatial thinking, short-term planning ability, and the ability to anticipate the opponent's reaction. Players develop a strategy to control the center of the board, manage the forces between columns and rows, and use tactical moves to create "Sumito" opportunities to their advantage. Thanks to its clear mechanics and sustained pace, the game encourages strategic conversation and real-time applied thinking, suitable for both quiet sessions and competitive family challenges. Abalone is a great choice for those looking for a smart, two-player strategy game with a balance between challenge and accessibility.