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Quicksand
Head-to-Head Duel

Quicksand

Designed by Erik Oosterwal

Published by (Web published)

Deep Strategy: 45+ Min Teach

Players

2

Community Snapshot

Best with 2
Heavy complexity
~45 min
6.9 on BGG (22)
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Categories

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

At its best with 2 players, this heavy game offers modular board gameplay in ~45 min.

How It Plays

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

About This Game

Quicksand is a deep brain-burning abstract for two players, played on a set of Martian Coasters. On your turn, you can either place a pyramid onto the board, or use a placed pyramid to capture other pyramids by jumping over them. After that, you MUST rotate one of the coasters, creating a volatile board that can radically swing the balance of power.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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⏱️Best Board Games Under 60 Minutes⚙️Medium-heavy board games for 2 players⏱️Board games under 45 minutes⏱️Board games under 60 minutes⏱️Board games under 90 minutes

Play Time

45 min

Complexity

3.8 / 5

Rating

6.9

Year

2009

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