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Pylos

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description Pylos Overview

Pylos is a two-player abstract strategy board game published by Gigamic, designed by Thierry Denoual and David G. R. Heysel. Players take turns placing wooden spheres into a grid on the board, attempting to construct a pyramid structure.

The objective is to place one of your pieces at the apex of the pyramid. A key strategic element involves moving existing pieces to form squares of four same-colored balls, which allows the player to reclaim pieces from the board to conserve their supply.

help Pylos FAQ

How do you win a game of Pylos?

Pylos is won by placing your final wooden sphere at the top of the pyramid. The game is for 2 players, and each player begins with 15 spheres.

How does taking back spheres work in Pylos?

A player can reclaim one or more of their own spheres by completing a 2-by-2 square of their color or placing a sphere on a higher level. Reusing spheres is essential because the complete pyramid uses 30 spheres while each player starts with only 15.

How long does a typical Pylos game take?

Gigamic lists Pylos as a quick two-player game with a playing time of about 15 minutes. The short duration comes from the simple placement rules and the limited supply of 30 wooden balls.

Who publishes Pylos?

Pylos is published by Gigamic as one of its modern abstract strategy games. The standard set contains a board, 30 wooden balls, a cloth bag, and the rules.

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