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Ambivalence
(Web published) · 2002
220 min0+ yrs2.0/5 complexity7.0 BGG3KidsCouplesStrategy
⚡ short answer
How do you play Ambivalence?
Ambivalence is played on a 6x6 square board. On each turn, each player drops a friendly stone on an empty cell. In the following cases, stones are transformed into neutral stones: Custodian: An enemy stone becomes neutral when placed between two friendly stones.
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Ambivalence is played on a 6x6 square board. On each turn, each player drops a friendly stone on an empty cell.
In the following cases, stones are transformed into neutral stones:
Custodian: An enemy stone becomes neutral when placed between two friendly stones.
Intrusion: Two enemy stones becomes neutral when a friendly stone is dropped between them.
When the board is full, the player with more friendly stones wins.
Ambivalence is listed as Ambivalente in 100 Strategic Games for Pen and Paper by Walter Joris.
game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified
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Q3How do you play Ambivalence?
Ambivalence is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ambivalence — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ambivalence support?
Ambivalence is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ambivalence take?
A game of Ambivalence takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ambivalence for?
Ambivalence is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Ambivalence?
Ambivalence has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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