Orion Duel
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Orion Duel – Two Minds, One Galaxy to Conquer
An abstract duel in deep space. In Orion Duel , two players compete in a stellar arena of hexagons, planets, and black holes . But don't expect yet another space filler: here, every move is a calculated risk, every tile a double-edged sword. Your tiles contain a bit of your color... and a bit of your opponent's. And when the entire field can become an advantage or a trap, the tension is palpable.
The game is an abstract strategic duel with three alternative victory conditions: create a link between two opposing sides of the board, collect four Galaxies, or force your opponent to collect three Black Holes. No choice is obvious. No strategy is definitive. Only your ability to read the map and anticipate your opponent will lead you to victory.
With a short length and surprising depth, Orion Duel is ideal for those looking for a fast-paced but intense game, perfect for ever-changing head-to-head challenges.
Why Orion Duel is a stellar duel you don't want to miss
- Fast-paced, high-tension abstract board game for 2 players
- Three victory conditions : strategic flexibility and constant surprises
- Unique mechanics : double-colored tiles, even in favor of the opponent
- Elegant design and immediate rules , but with a surprising strategic twist
- Perfect for intense matches between expert gamers or quick family challenges
In Orion Duel, every move is a battle between mind and space. Choose your color, read the board, and conquer your galaxy. The universe awaits... but only for one of you.
Orion Duel
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1. Place triangular tiles with three hexagons: two of yours, one of your opponent's
Each tile you play contains two hexes of your color and one of your opponent's color . Each turn, you must place one on an empty space, trying to build a strong connection... without giving the other player an advantage.
2. Reach opposite edges to win
One of the victory conditions is to connect two opposing sides of the board with an unbroken chain of hexes of your color. It seems simple, but the other player will do everything they can to prevent it.
3. Connect four galaxies or trap your opponent
In addition to the "linear" victory, you can also win by connecting four galaxy tiles scattered across the board. Or force your opponent to connect three black holes , causing them to fall into a trap.
4. Each game has different maps and challenges
At the start, galaxies and black holes are placed manually or randomly, creating a different board each time. This radically changes the strategy from game to game, keeping the challenge fresh.
5. The winner is the one who knows how to read the game and manipulate the tension.
It's a pure , abstract game for two players : no luck, just brains, board control, and timing . Every tile played is a decision that can change everything... in just a few minutes.
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Orion Duel
Three ways to win. A thousand ways to lose. Only one to become a legend.
An abstract duel in deep space, where every move can lead to the light… or to a black hole.
Orion Duel: Three paths to victory, one sky to conquer
Two players. A hexagonal board. And the silent echo of the Orion Nebula.
Orion Duel is a tense, lightning-fast battle, where every tile placed can create an advantage… or open an opening for your opponent.
Each turn, choose a tile with two colors: yours and your opponent's. Decide where to place it. Build chains, block connections, take risks to grab a galaxy or send your opponent plummeting into a black hole .
Three victory conditions. No certainty. Only your mind and his.
An abstract strategic game for two , with 25-minute games that feel like cosmic eternity.
Orion Duel: Abstract strategy and interstellar challenge between two
Orion Duel , published by Matagot, is an abstract board game for 2 players , in which they face each other in fast and intense duels, to conquer a nebula.
The hexagonal board hosts two-colored tiles: each one bears the colors of both contenders.
The goal? Connect two opposite sides of the board, get four Galaxy pieces, or force your opponent to get three Black Hole pieces.
The rules are simple , but the strategic depth is astonishing: you have to think about every move, every possible fit, every trap you could set up… or fall victim to.
With three simultaneous victory conditions , fast but never banal games , and a minimal but evocative aesthetic, Orion Duel is ideal for those who love intelligent, fast and always different challenges.
We played it. And it went supernova 🐸
Orion Duel is one of those games that burns your brain… but with style. 🐸
You put it on the table thinking “a quick one,” and you end up having rematches for an hour.
The mixed color mechanic is brilliant: every move you make is also a chance for the other.
It's perfect for those who enjoy two-player games with a strong element of reasoning, tension and quiet twists.
A small, abstract yet thematic gem that will surely be remembered.
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I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
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Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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