This wildly popular, abstract, strategy game is loosely based on sumo wrestling. It is a game that anyone can learn in one minute, but that may take a lifetime to master. Loosely based on sumo wrestling, the point of Abalone is to push 6 of your opponent’s 14 marbles off of the playing surface to win, but you must have a numerical advantage. You never stop discovering patterns and principles. The six directions of movement allow for infinite strategies both offensively and defensively. A 1990 Mensa Select Award Winner.

This game is easy to learn, yet will continually challenge players because it can never be played the same way twice. Players take turns moving one, two, or three marbles at a time to force their opponent’s marbles off the board. Includes hexagon-shaped game board (14" at widest point), 28 marbles, and instructions. For 2 players. Grade 1 and up.