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Pylos (1993)

2 players · 10 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
10 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 10 min.

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Pylos board game box cover

About Pylos

In Pylos, you want to be one who places the final ball on top of the pyramid. Sounds simple enough, right? At the start of the game, each player has fifteen balls, either light or dark, and they take turns placing them on a game board that has sixteen indentations on it in a 4x4 grid. Once four balls have been placed next to one another in a square, a ball can be placed on top of them, forming a second level of play.

Pylos box

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Hand Management, Pattern Building · Designer: David G. Royffe

Players: 2P

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Pylos FAQ

How many players is Pylos?
Pylos plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Pylos take to play?
A game of Pylos takes 10 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pylos any good?
Pylos rates 6.3/10 from 1,702 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around hand management, pattern building.