Orion Duel

Cross the universe and stake your claim among the stars in Orion Duel, an elegant two-player abstract strategy game from Matagot. Race to connect your tiles to one of the Orion nebulas while outmanoeuvring your opponent across a mesmerising hexagonal grid.

Every tile you place is a double-edged decision: tiles carry both your colour and a portion of your opponent’s, meaning each move creates opportunities — and dangers — for both players. Navigate treacherous black holes that threaten to destroy your pieces, and harness the power of galaxies to fuel your journey. Three paths to victory keep every game tense until the very last tile:

• Nebula Connection — link your tiles to an Orion nebula
• Annihilation — eliminate all of your opponent’s remaining tiles
• Black Hole Coverage — cover every black hole on the board

Fast to learn, deep to master — Orion Duel plays in around 25 minutes and rewards spatial thinking, forward planning, and tactical adaptability. A perfect duel for two. View on BoardGameGeek