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Gyges (1985)

2 players · 15 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
15 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium complexity, plays in 15 min.

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Gyges board game box cover

About Gyges

The object of Gygès is to move a piece to your opponent's last row. The catch is that no one owns the pieces. You can only move a piece in the row nearest you. Pieces are made up of 1, 2, or 3 rings; this number is also the number of spaces it must move. If it lands on another piece, it can move the number of spaces equal to that piece's number of rings. It can also displace that piece to another space.

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Grid Movement · Designer: Claude Leroy

Players: 2P

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Gyges FAQ

How many players is Gyges?
Gyges plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Gyges take to play?
A game of Gyges takes 15 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Gyges any good?
Gyges rates 6.7/10 from 372 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around grid movement.