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Ambush

Ambush

(Web published) · 2008
210 min0+ yrs2.8/5 complexity6.5 BGG24KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Ambush?

Ambush is an abstract strategy game for 2 players. Two Icehouse stashes and 4 Martian Coasters are needed, one per player. Players will either play one of their 15 pyramids on the board or set a pyramid aside to rotate a coaster.

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Ambush box art
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Ambush is an abstract strategy game for 2 players. Two Icehouse stashes and 4 Martian Coasters are needed, one per player. Players will either play one of their 15 pyramids on the board or set a pyramid aside to rotate a coaster. Either action may allow them to capture a pyramid belonging to their opponent.

Game System

Icehouse Pieces
game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Ambush cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Ambush cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Ambush?
Ambush is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring tile placement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ambush — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ambush support?
Ambush is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ambush take?
A game of Ambush takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ambush for?
Ambush is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Ambush?
Ambush has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Ambush new.

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