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Pylos | Great Wooden Game | Abstract Strategy Board Game| Ages 8+ | 2 Players | 15 Minutes

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Brand Gigamic
Material Wood
Theme Abstract
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 2

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  • CLEVER 3D STRATEGY: Use your limited number of spheres to create a pyramid with your piece on top, taking advantage of your opponent's placement!
  • DON'T RUN OUT OF SPHERES: Create groups of your own color to move your pieces around the board instead of placing a new one, keeping you in the game longer!
  • MULTI AWARD-WINNER: Pylos has won multiple "Game of the Year" awards around the world, and was one of the Mensa Select "Top 5 Best Games."
  • BEAUTIFUL WOODEN PIECES: Leave the game setup on your coffee table between challenges, since the attractive and colorful pieces make a nice accent to your decor.​
  • UNIVERSAL GAMEPLAY: This brain teaser is enjoyed by kids and adults alike, since the rules are easy to understand and the puzzle is satisfying.
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One of our best sellers! pylos has won multiple awards around the world for “game of the year”. your goal is to place the last marble which crowns the pyramid. Reserve your marbles by promoting them to the next level or creating groups which allow you to remove marbles from the board. Pylos is a unique and satisfying challenge!

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With just four rules, this simple but elegant game from France's legendary Gigamic is easy to learn, and each full game of Pylos takes only 10 or 20 minutes to complete. But its simplicity is deceptive. The game--recognized by Games Magazine's Top 100, Mensa's Top Five Best Games, the Parents' Choice Gold Awards, and France's Oscar du Jouet and As d'Or--falls into that "minutes to learn, a lifetime to master" family of games, like chess or Go. Players stack 1-inch-wide wooden balls (light and dark) on a 9-by-9-inch board to form a pyramid, and whoever places the top ball wins. But clever rules concerning moving and removing the balls will have you second-guessing and thinking ahead to formulate the perfect strategy. --Paul Hughes

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Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 yeard old, small balls could be swallowed

From the manufacturer

Pylos Gigamic

Pylos has been attracting players for over two decades with its wonderful aesthetics and surprising gameplay.

Pylos wood game

Gigamic
Who is Gigamic?

Gigamic was founded in 1991 near Calais in northern France by three brothers. The company develops, publishes and distributes games designed for people of all ages.

The signatures of a Gigamic game are a short explanation and fast play time, We design for the needs of today's time-sensitive and budget-conscious working families while providing an engaging and entertaining challenge.

Pylos

Be on the top

Your goal is to place a sphere of your color at the top of the pyramid. On each turn, choose whether to place a sphere or move a sphere up to a higher level. You can also build squares to reclaim spheres from the board. If you have more spheres than your opponent at the end, you will place the last one and win!

  • Abstract strategy board game
  • High quality wooden game very durable
  • Simple, easy to learn rules
  • Average playing time of 15 minutes
  • Two player game for ages 8+
  • Mensa select award winner!

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Simple Rules

Pylos features simple rules that allow you to both learn and teach the game easily. Although the game is quick to learn, the strategy of Pylos takes a lifetime to master.

Attractive Display

In addition to being fun to play, our wooden games make an attractive display piece for your coffee table, desk or shelf.

Mensa select award winner!

Pylos is a great activity to stimulate your brain and has excellent educational quality as a foundational abstract game.

What's in the box

  • 1 pyramid board
  • 30 wooden balls
  • 1 cloth bag
  • game rules

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    486 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the fun, comprehensibility, quality and appearance of the board game. For example, they mention it's a great game to play, simple to learn and complex to master. They appreciate the beautiful wood and say it'll make a good icebreaker and decoration.

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    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game fun, addictive, and the perfect amount of game play for busy people and children. They also mention that it's a great game for kids and interesting.

    "...Great game to add to your collection or as a gift for a board game enthusiast." Read more

    "...room that helps with the conversation when a friend visits, a great game for kids." Read more

    "...Excellent quality materials, simple but intriguing game play. I highly recommend." Read more

    "Theres nothing to not like about this great and beautifully crafted game...." Read more

    19 customers mention16 positive3 negative

    Customers like the comprehensibility of the board game. They say the rules are easy to learn and play, with good instructions. They also say the game is easy enough for pretty young kids but the strategy is complex.

    "...It's essentially a game of resource conservation. It's pretty easy to pick up and learn but it will take time to learn what the best strategies are...." Read more

    "...Excellent quality materials, simple but intriguing game play. I highly recommend." Read more

    "...Easy to learn and teach, and makes a wonderful table decor and conversation piece when not in use...." Read more

    "...means your going to play for a little while but it’s fun and pretty quick to play." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the board game. For example, they mention it's well-built, elegant, and takes strategy to a whole new level. Some say it'd be a great addition to any collection.

    "...The board is not very large but it is well made...." Read more

    "...He played it a lot with various people over the holidays. Excellent quality materials, simple but intriguing game play. I highly recommend." Read more

    "...Literally played in 3d. Good quality wooden pieces instead of plastic." Read more

    "...High quality wood board is just GORGEOUS to look at, and perfectly stained." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game nice looking, well-crafted, and pretty enough to keep out as a decoration. They also say the wooden pieces are beautifully made.

    "...The board is not very large but it is well made. It looks great on a coffee table with the pieces stacked into a pyramid or surrounding the..." Read more

    "Yet another nice looking decoration in the living room that helps with the conversation when a friend visits, a great game for kids." Read more

    "...Easy to learn and teach, and makes a wonderful table decor and conversation piece when not in use...." Read more

    "This is a really beautiful game. For one, it looks beautiful and could function as a piece on your coffee table instead of a fancy "coffee table book..." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game challenging. They say it's a game of thought and strategy, with a simple concept that offers a challenge to players. Customers also say the game is fun and clever, and it takes a lifetime to master.

    "A different style game that offers a challenge to players. Literally played in 3d. Good quality wooden pieces instead of plastic." Read more

    "...Quick. My husband and I sit down and play at lunch time. Strategic but simple concept. We also purchased Quarto and Quixo." Read more

    "...It's simple to learn the rules but it's a game of thought and strategy." Read more

    "...- easy enough for pretty young kids, but the strategy is complex enough to keep adults challenged...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    P. B. Padro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pylos is a fun game
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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    It's a great game to play. It's essentially a game of resource conservation. It's pretty easy to pick up and learn but it will take time to learn what the best strategies are. Since the game is played going upwards you have to be aware of what is happening on all levels of play when applicable.

    There are 3 ways to play the game using the beginner's, standard, or advanced rules for play. The beginner's rules I think are great for young children learning how to play. The standard rules are great for adults playing their first few games. The advanced rules definitely give the game a lot more strategies and make you really pay attention to what is happening on the board.

    The board is not very large but it is well made. It looks great on a coffee table with the pieces stacked into a pyramid or surrounding the board.

    Great game to add to your collection or as a gift for a board game enthusiast.
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    Vicary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great ice breaker and decoration
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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    Yet another nice looking decoration in the living room that helps with the conversation when a friend visits, a great game for kids.
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    Mary (mom of Logan and Emily - Grandma to Ailee-Kay)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple to learn, complex to master
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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    My husband has loved every game from this company, and Pylos is no exception. He played it a lot with various people over the holidays. Excellent quality materials, simple but intriguing game play. I highly recommend.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Cady D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and clever
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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    A different style game that offers a challenge to players. Literally played in 3d. Good quality wooden pieces instead of plastic.
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    Neville Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful conversation piece and game
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
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    Theres nothing to not like about this great and beautifully crafted game. Easy to learn and teach, and makes a wonderful table decor and conversation piece when not in use. High quality wood board is just GORGEOUS to look at, and perfectly stained.
    2 people found this helpful
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    Roger Groover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Game night
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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    Actually a quick and fun game. Really need to play 3/5 then 2/3 for a tournament type play to make it fair which means your going to play for a little while but it’s fun and pretty quick to play.
    2 people found this helpful
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    Grams
    5.0 out of 5 stars pylos
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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    It's a fun but short game. Once you figure out how to win it's sort of like most games. Looses the thrill once you get it.
    2 people found this helpful
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    K
    3.0 out of 5 stars 2 year review | Chess -> Checkers -> Tic-Tac-Toe
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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    I purcahsed this Jan/2021 (currently Fe 2023)...

    Back then my family would get together once a week for game night. The goal was to play a new game each time, and drop back to a classic if it turned out to be no good.

    This was definitely fun to play [at first].

    Everyone enjoyed it. Everyone had their turn at losing and wining.

    DEVOLUTION: Chess -> Checkers -> Tic-Tac-Toe
    But then... after a couple of hours, once everyone had lost and won a few times, everyone developed strategies. The game became somewhat dull after that.

    It's like starting with chess the first game. Then checkers the following games. But, after a couple of hours, ending with tic-tac-toe.

    We haven't played it since that one night.
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    Alexandra
    3.0 out of 5 stars Super jeu
    Reviewed in Belgium on November 26, 2023
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    Cette version est vraiment petite, nous l’avons gardé par défaut, mais plus de 40€ je trouve cela cher pour ce que c’est et pour un achat sur internet.
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    Gustavo Menezes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jogo maravilhoso, Mas não é da galápagos... é da Gigamic.
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 15, 2019
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    Jogo maravilhoso, Mas não é da galápagos... é da Gigamic.
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    OLPamPam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Durable
    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2018
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    Great, durable problem solving game. My kids enjoy playing this at camp.
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    Margaret Grundy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good game which makes you think.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2020
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    It's fun to play with any age.
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    Dharma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jeux de stratégie à 2.
    Reviewed in France on February 5, 2019
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    Ce jeux, comme les autres jeux de cette marque, est très divertissant. Ils sont en bois et donc très esthétiques. Je les ai mis en scène sous le verre de ma table de salon. Ils sont donc accessibles pour y jouer avec un café. Vraiment une bonne idée pour changer des cartes et des échecs.
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