2023 · Abstract Strategy

Orion Duel

Players maneuver colored hex tiles across a starfield to race toward one of two nebulas while managing hazards and boosts encountered en route. Each tile shows a majority color for its owner and a minority color for the opponent; players place and connect tiles to build unbroken chains, collect galaxy pieces, or force black hole pieces onto the opponent’s connected tiles. Victory occurs by connecting opposite board edges, assembling four connected galaxy pieces, or compelling the opponent to hold three connected black hole pieces. Planning placement and anticipating the opponent’s responses are central to play.

groupPlayers

2

schedulePlaying time

25 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

1.5 / 5