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Gorgon

Gorgon

(Web published) · 2001
220 min0+ yrs4.0/5 complexity7.1 BGG12KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Gorgon?

Gorgon is a checkers-like game, which is played on a 8x8 board. Each player starts with 16 Gorgons - 8 on each of the two back ranks. On each turn a Gorgon moves diagonally forward, sliding to an adjacent empty square.

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Gorgon is a checkers-like game, which is played on a 8x8 board. Each player starts with 16 Gorgons - 8 on each of the two back ranks.

On each turn a Gorgon moves diagonally forward, sliding to an adjacent empty square. A Gorgon may petrify an opponent`s Gorgon by jumping over it to an empty space on the other side. A petrified Gorgon is unable to move and blocks the space it occupies for the remainder of the game. Jumps may be in any of the five non retreating directions: vertically, diagonally forward, and sideways. Multiple jumps are possible. The first and last row of the board are considered to be connected. A Gorgon leaving one edge will be re-entered at the appropriate space on the other edge.

The first player that cannot move, loses.

Note: The game can be played without forced jumps (standard) or with forced jumps (variation).

Gorgon was implemented on Super Duper Games (only without forced jumps).

game anatomy
Complexity4.0 / 5
BGG rating7.1 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Gorgon?
Gorgon is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring point to point movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Gorgon — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Gorgon support?
Gorgon is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Gorgon take?
A game of Gorgon takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Gorgon for?
Gorgon is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Gorgon?
Gorgon has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.0 out of 5.
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