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2023 Ranked #6,890

Orion Duel

A two-player connection game in which rivals place dual-colored hexes to link edges, collect galaxies, or trap the opponent with black holes. Every tile helps both colors, so advancing your route can open another winning path.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Hexagon Grid Category: Combinatorial Players: Two-Player Only Games

Players

2

Play time

Not listed

Age

12+

Complexity

1.55/5

Rating

7.00

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.0/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

Will you be able to cross the universe and join one of the Orion nebulas? On the way, you will find black holes that will weaken you to death or galaxies that will make you stronger.

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Will you be able to cross the universe and join one of the Orion nebulas? On the way, you will find black holes that will weaken you to death or galaxies that will make you stronger. Plan your maneuvers well because each of your moves can give your opponent an opportunity to get closer to victory. Your tiles possess two colors, yours in majority, and your opponent's color as well. Try to connect your tiles smartly while not giving too much opportunities. You can win in 3 different ways: by connecting 2 opposite sides of the board with an unbroken chain of hexagons of your color; by collecting 4 GALAXY PIECES on connected hexagons of your color; or by making your opponent get 3 BLACK HOLE PIECES on connected hexagons of his/her color. Pay attention to all 3 possibilities! Do not let any of them escape your mind. -description from publisher

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Play and group

Players
2
Best with
2
Play time
25 min
Age
12+
Complexity
1.6/5
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Credits

Designers

2
Alberto Branciari Andrea Mainini

Artists

1
Maxime Erceau

Publishers

1
Matagot

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