Hyle

A game by Eric Solomon

2 Players 45 minutes Medium

Grid Movement, Pattern Building, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

Abstract Strategy

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Description

Hyle is a classic abstract strategy game that's all about balance and pattern building. Designed by Eric Solomon and first published in 1979, it's a game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Players take on the roles of Chaos and Order, with Chaos randomly placing colored disks on a grid and Order trying to create palindromes by moving the disks horizontally or vertically. The game is played over two rounds, with each player taking on both roles, and points are awarded for the length of the palindromes formed. With its simple yet strategic gameplay, Hyle is a great choice for fans of abstract strategy games. It's a relatively quick game, taking around 45 minutes to play, and is suitable for two players. Despite being released over 40 years ago, Hyle remains a engaging and thought-provoking game that's sure to appeal to anyone looking for a fun and challenging experience.