# Amazons

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1992
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #6256
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.82 / 5
- **Designers**: Walter Zamkauskas
- **Artists**: Néstor Romeral Andrés
- **Publishers**: (Web published), Ediciones de Mente, Kadon Enterprises, nestorgames
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy a good strategic challenge and abstract games that make your brain sizzle, Amazons is an excellent choice! It's an elegant and intense duel for two players, where every move counts and the ability to foresee the future of the board is the key to victory. The experience is one of pure tactics, with simple rules but a depth that will make you want to play again and again.Pure, challenging strategySurprising tactical depthEasy to learn rulesIntense two-player duelHigh replayabilityTwo players onlyCan be too cerebralNo strong narrative themeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Amazons is an abstract strategy game for two players, created in 1988 by Argentinian Walter Zamskauskas and first published in 1992. The game is typically played on a 10x10 square grid board, with each player starting with four amazons positioned in predetermined locations on their side of the board. Amazons move like chess queens, meaning they can move in any direction (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) for any number of spaces, but they do not capture other pieces. 

Each turn, a player must perform two actions: first, move one of their amazons to a new position. Then, from the position where the amazon landed, the player must fire an arrow. Firing an arrow means placing a new arrow piece on the board, which also moves like a chess queen from the firing point, until it lands on an empty space. Once an arrow is placed, it becomes a permanent block on the board, preventing both amazons and other arrows from passing through it. 

The objective of the game is to corner the opponent. The first player who cannot make a legal move – that is, move an amazon and then fire an arrow – loses the game. Amazons is a deep tactical challenge where each move and each arrow fired permanently alters the board, creating a dynamic battlefield that requires careful planning and anticipation of the opponent's moves.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Amazons?
Amazons is exclusively a two-player game, perfect for strategic duels.

### What is the average playtime for Amazons?
A game of Amazons typically lasts between 30 to 30 minutes, making it ideal for a quick and intense session.

### What is the complexity level of Amazons?
Amazons is considered a medium-complexity game (BGG weight of 2.82/5). The rules are simple, but the strategic depth is quite high.

### What are the main components of the game?
You'll need a 10x10 grid board, 8 tokens (4 of each color for the amazons), and several generic pieces to represent the arrows.

### Is Amazons similar to chess?
Yes, the amazons move like chess queens, but the mechanic of firing arrows that block the board adds a unique layer of strategy and enclosure, making it quite different and original.

### Who is Amazons best suited for?
It's highly recommended for fans of abstract games, players who enjoy deep tactical challenges, and those looking for a two-player game with high replayability and little reliance on luck.