Abalone in black and white, compact, practical

Elegant exterior, simple rules, short play and real depth: Abalone could become classic because it combines all these characteristics. Now he has returned, compact, which is more comfortable than ever. This is how Abalone Go was born.

On the clean black board, the two parties have 14-14 balls against each other: black and white balls. The goal is to eject the opponent's 6 balls from the track. When it comes to us, we move 1, 2 or 3, a row of balls - if the opponent's balls are in the way of our shape and our shape is bigger, it can be made, this is the "Sumitose" and this is the key to victory. For example, three white and two black balls are lined up next to each other - white if you want, can put this line in the black direction, as he is stronger in this line. If, as a result of the push, the opponent's ball goes beyond the sidelines, the player pushing him will be one closer to victory.

It sounds simple, but as the opponent sits across the table, it will no longer be, and then the depth of the game will begin to unfold: fencing, arranging into different formations, sharing the opponent's balls, fencing, etc. If you like, battlefield tactics - but of course all this with bright black and white balls. Abalone Go is so ancient and deep, but in return, it is clear.

Try it once and feel the real weight of the bright little balls!