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Amazons

Amazons

(Web published) · 1992
230 min12+ yrs2.8/5 complexity7.2 BGG#6.204 BGG265CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Amazons?

The game is played on a square grid, usually 10 by 10. Each player starts with four amazons (which move as chess queens, but do not capture) placed in predetermined locations on their side of the board.

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Amazons box art
official art · (Web published)

The game is played on a square grid, usually 10 by 10. Each player starts with four amazons (which move as chess queens, but do not capture) placed in predetermined locations on their side of the board. On a player turn, he moves one amazon and then fires an arrow from the arrival position. Firing an arrow consists in placing a new arrow piece on the board; also the arrow moves like a queen from the position it is fired. The landed arrow doesn't move anymore and creates a permanent block on the board. Arrows can not be passed through by either amazons or other arrows. The first player who can not make a legal move (move and then shoot) loses the game.

game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#6.204
from Trișache · verified

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Q2Where can I buy Amazons cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Amazons?
Amazons is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring enclosure. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Amazons — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Amazons support?
Amazons is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Amazons take?
A game of Amazons takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Amazons for?
Amazons is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Amazons?
Amazons has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.
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