# Blokus Duo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2005
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #1482
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Bernard Tavitian
- **Publishers**: Educational Insights, Mattel, Inc., (Unknown), Alary Games, Beverly Enterprises, Inc., danspil, Divisible By Zero (DBZ) Aust Pty Ltd, Educa Korea, Froschkönig GmbH, Granna, Green Board Game Co., Hodin, McDonald's Corporation, Piatnik, Sekkoia, Winning Moves France, Winning Moves Germany
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Grid Coverage, Square Grid, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for couples or friends on the go looking for a quick and addictive mental challenge.Super portable and easy to carrySimple rules and instant learningSnap-in pieces prevent messy slidesTense and fun strategic duelLimited to only two playersSmaller board reduces the game scaleRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever loved the classic Blokus? Blokus Duo (or Travel) is the perfect version for those who want to take the competition anywhere without lugging around a giant box. The premise remains that delightful mental challenge: you and your opponent fight for dominance on the board using colored pieces that look a lot like Tetris blocks. But don't think you can just drop pieces anywhere! The golden rule here is the connection: every new piece you place must touch only the corners of another piece of your own color. If they touch side-by-side, it's a foul.

The real highlight of this version is the practicality. The pieces are transparent and feature snaps that lock them into the board, so you don't have to worry about pieces sliding if the bus or plane shakes. Additionally, the box is clever: the trays where the pieces are stored serve as covers for the board, making organization a breeze. It's the kind of game you can explain in two minutes, but takes hours to truly master. The goal is simple: whoever places the most pieces on the board wins. It sounds easy, but as space tightens, every move becomes a strategic puzzle to block your opponent while ensuring you still have room for your larger pieces. It's a duel of patience, spatial awareness, and cunning, all in a format that fits right in your backpack.

## FAQ
### How many people can play?
This version is exclusively for 2 players.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The main rule is simple: pieces of the same color must only touch at the corners.

### Do the pieces fall off easily?
No, this 'To Go' version has snaps that lock the pieces into the board, making it ideal for travel.

### How long does a game last?
Usually between 10 and 20 minutes, perfect for quick breaks.

### Who do you recommend this game for?
For those who enjoy strategy games, puzzles, and want something portable to play anywhere.

### What is the goal to win?
The winner is the one who manages to place the most pieces on the board.

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