How many players is The Blue Lion?

The Blue Lion plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.

How long does The Blue Lion take to play?

A game of The Blue Lion takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is The Blue Lion any good?

The Blue Lion rates 6.0/10 from 335 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a novel-based game built around memory, pattern building.

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The Blue Lion (2011)

2 players · 15 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 15 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.0/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like novel-based games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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About The Blue Lion

A valuable diamond – the Blue Lion – is on display at the Louvre and two thieves, Arsène Lupin and Lady X, both want to steal it. The Blue Lion is played using six tiles. Each tile shows an icon on both the front and back: Lupin, Lady X, the Blue Lion diamond, or a police inspector. Each combination of two icons occurs once. One player plays as Lupin, the other as Lady X. During set-up, these tiles are arranged in a row.

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Novel-based

Mechanics: Memory, Pattern Building · Designer: Bruno Cathala

Players: 2P

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The Blue Lion FAQ

How many players is The Blue Lion?: The Blue Lion plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does The Blue Lion take to play?: A game of The Blue Lion takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Blue Lion any good?: The Blue Lion rates 6.0/10 from 335 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a novel-based game built around memory, pattern building.