# Billabong

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1992
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #3887
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.87 / 5
- **Designers**: Eric Solomon
- **Artists**: Alvin Madden, Franz Vohwinkel, Klemens Franz, Ralf E. Kahlert
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, franjos Spieleverlag, OPEN'N PLAY, Playte, SimplyFun
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals, Racing
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Race, Square Grid

## Verdict
If you enjoy abstract games with a racing feel and a touch of geometric strategy, Billabong might be your next favorite! It's quick, straightforward, and full of calculated jumps.Engaging abstract raceUnique jump rulesFast and dynamic gamesNice wooden componentsCan seem too simpleRelies on good jumpsLittle direct interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to hop with the kangaroos in Billabong, an abstract and geometric racing game that will test your strategy! Here, you command a team of five kangaroos, and the goal is to be the first to complete a full circuit around a "billabong" (an Australian term for an isolated river channel) and cross the finish line. The board is a checkered grid, and the classic move involves jumping over your own kangaroos or those of your opponents. The jumping rule is quite specific: if you jump over a kangaroo that is X spaces away, your landing spot must be X spaces beyond it, in a straight line (orthogonally or diagonally). Be careful not to land in the billabong mid-jump! You can also move a kangaroo one space at a time, but this is usually for better positioning for a bigger jump later. It's a fast-paced game, with matches lasting around 30 minutes, ideal for 2 to 4 players who enjoy a tactical challenge without much complexity. Featuring wooden components and a visual style reminiscent of Australia, Billabong is a fun option for those seeking a different kind of strategic race.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Billabong?
A game of Billabong usually lasts around 30 minutes, making it quite fast!

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### Is Billabong a complicated game to learn?
No, the rules are relatively simple to grasp, focusing more on the strategy of the jumps.

### What does "Billabong" mean in the context of the game?
Billabong is an Australian term for an isolated river channel. In the game, it represents the central area of the board that players must navigate around.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to be the first player to get all five of their kangaroos to complete the circuit around the billabong and cross the finish line.

### Is there a lot of luck involved in the game?
Billabong is predominantly a game of strategy and tactics, with little to no luck involved, as movements are based on jump calculations.

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