An abstract tile game about mining obsidian and pushing rivals into the sea.
Who it's for
Abstract-game fans who want direct, physical-feeling confrontation rather than a purely mathematical puzzle.
Not for you if…
You dislike direct player elimination or take-that mechanics - being shoved off the board entirely can end your game early.
Vibe's take
Physical and confrontational for an abstract game - every push is a small power struggle, and multiplayer sessions add a layer of who's-helping-whom scheming.
Melos sends players hunting for precious obsidian on a volcanic Aegean island, pushing tiles inland to mine the stone and shoving rival tiles right off the map and into the sea. Choose your tiles carefully, the right combination overcomes both the resistance of the rock and your opponents.
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Players
Duration
10–40 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
Published
2018