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Butterfly
Head-to-Head Duel

Butterfly

Designed by Stephen Glenn

Published by Rio Grande Games

Table Ready: 5 Min Teach

Players

2-5

Play Time

30-45 min

Complexity

1.4 / 5

Rating

6.7

Year

2019

Community Snapshot

Best with 2
Light complexity
30–45 min
6.7 on BGG (1.1K)
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Language Editions

English

Categories

Abstract Strategy
Pure strategy with no hidden information or luck — think Chess or Go.

How It Plays

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Push Your Luck

You keep rolling or drawing for bigger rewards, but push too far and you lose it all — knowing when to stop is the real skill.

Set Collection

You're gathering matching groups of cards or tokens to score points — the more complete your sets, the better you do.

Square Grid

The board uses a grid of squares for movement — clear, familiar, and great for tactical play.

About This Game

Players in Butterfly use a hedgehog piece around the board to collect tiles. By skillfully moving the piece to the right spots on the board, players can grab rare items while leaving fewer choices for their opponents. The player who accumulates the most valuable collection at the end of the game wins.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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