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Breakthru (1965)

2 players · 15 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
15 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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Breakthru board game box cover

About Breakthru

Part of the 3M Bookshelf Series. Breakthru is a modern member of the Hnefatafl family of games, where the players have unequal forces and different objectives. One player, commanding a gold fleet consisting of one large flagship and 12 escorts, has the objective of evading capture while aggressively trying to break through his opponent's blockade in order to escort his flagship to safety.

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Abstract StrategyNautical

Mechanics: Point to Point Movement · Designer: Alex Randolph

Players: 2P

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Breakthru FAQ

How many players is Breakthru?
Breakthru plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Breakthru take to play?
A game of Breakthru takes 15 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Breakthru any good?
Breakthru rates 5.8/10 from 332 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / nautical game built around point to point movement.