Epaminondas*

Epaminondas is a lesser-known abstract two-player game designed by Bob Abbott, featuring white against black pieces. Played on a 14 x 12 grid with 28 black and 28 white stones, players aim to move their pieces into the opponent's back row while capturing their opponent's pieces using connected groups called phalanxes.

  • 2 Players
  • 60 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

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