Logic & Lore

Weird Giraffe Games · Board game · 2025
— Ludopedia 7.8 BGG 2 · best 2 30 min Weight 2.0/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Logic & Lore is the perfect pick for those who love a quick, tense mental duel. With adorable art, the game shines by offering a pure deduction experience that doesn't overstay its welcome, focusing entirely on the strategic clash between two players. It's the kind of game that leaves you wanting an immediate rematch.

Highlights
  • Fast and deeply strategic deduction
  • Charming art and unique theme
  • High replayability for duels
  • Simple rules with deep gameplay
Keep in mind
  • Two-player only experience
  • Can be punishing if you guess wrong
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you love deduction games that don't take up the whole table but still pack a visual punch, Logic & Lore is your new obsession. It's a tight, competitive duel wrapped in a beautifully polished card game. You and your opponent act as cosmic guardians, utilizing dragons to gather intel while scholarly mice help organize the chaos of the stars. The goal is straightforward but tricky to master: you need to align your numbered cards from 1 to 9 in the correct order before your rival does. Each turn presents meaningful choices: investigate the skies by asking clever questions, shift cards around to confuse your opponent, or, if you're feeling bold, go all-in and reveal your sequence. The game is a constant balancing act between gathering enough data to be certain and acting fast enough to beat your opponent to the punch. It's that 'perfectly tense' experience where every piece of information you uncover about your own cards—or your opponent's—can shift the tide of the game. Don't be fooled by the cute artwork; the logic here is ruthless! It's an excellent choice for those seeking a quick mental workout, perfect for home sessions when you want something that engages the brain without requiring hours of setup. If you enjoy games like 'Mastermind' or other logic puzzles but crave a more thematic and dynamic experience, Logic & Lore delivers exactly that. The tension of knowing your opponent is watching your every move and might attempt an 'all-in' at any moment keeps the adrenaline high. It's a battle of wits where luck is minimal and your deduction skills are the key to everything. Get ready to align your stars and prove you're the master of logic in this enchanted cosmos.

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Families

Animals: Mice Components: Meeples (Animal) / Animeeples Creatures: Dragons Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Card Line Players: Two-Player Only Games Theme: Astronomy
Publisher Weird Giraffe Games
Designer Darren Reckner, Jason Hager
Artist Jason Hager

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Does it work well with more than two players?
No, Logic & Lore is designed exclusively as a head-to-head duel for two players.
How long does a typical game last?
Games are quite snappy, usually lasting around 30 minutes, making it perfect for casual gaming.
Do I need to be a math genius to play?
Not at all! It's all about logic and deduction, not complex math. Anyone can pick it up quickly.
What happens if I try to align the stars and get it wrong?
If you reveal your cards and the sequence isn't correct, you lose the game immediately. It's a high-stakes move!
Is there a lot of luck involved?
Very little. The game focuses on your ability to ask the right questions and deduce the position of the cards.

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