# Lava Flows

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 5-15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Andrew Looney
- **Publishers**: Looney Labs
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Deduction, Memory
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Memory, Pattern Building

## Verdict
A tiny-scale-big-brain duel of memory and movement.Lightning-fast gameplayDeep-thinking-to-size ratioPerfect for travelVery short-lived-sessionsStrictly for two playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever had those moments where you want a quick mental workout without cracking open a massive rulebook? Lava Flows is exactly that. Originally released as a digital gift from Looney Labs, this little gem brings intense-scale-in-a-tiny-package-style-strategy to your table.

Set on a compact 3x3 grid, the goal is deceptively simple: navigate your pieces from your starting row to the opponent's side. However, don's let the small board fool you. This is a high-stakes duel of memory, deduction, and spatial awareness. You aren't just moving pieces; you are playing a psychological game of tracking movements and predicting your opponent's next-best-move while fighting your own brain's tendency to forget-where-that-piece-was.

It falls into the abstract strategy genre, meaning there's no luck or complex theme to hide behind—it's just you, your opponent, and your wits. Every move is a calculation. It's the perfect-sized challenge for a coffee break or a quick duel between rounds of a bigger game. If you love tight-knit-mechanics and games that reward sharp-witted players, Lava Flows is a must-try-and-forget-it-is-actually-hard-as-it-looks-type of experience.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Very quick! Expect sessions between 5 and 15 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
The rules are simple, but the-skill-ceiling is high due to the memory-based-mechanics.

### Can I play with more than 2 players?
No, it is designed specifically as a head-to-head-duel.

### Is there any luck involved?
No, it is a pure-skill-based abstract strategy game.

### Is it travel-friendly?
Absolutely! It's perfect for playing on the go or during breaks.