• jeu stratégique deux joueurs
  • jeu de société pylos
1 2

Pylos

Pylos

€35,90 EUR
€35,90 EUR
Sale Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Free delivery on orders over €70

Treat yourself without extra charges. Free delivery for any order of €70 or more via Mondial Relay.

Perfect gift

Offer an original, durable and characterful product. A perfect idea to surprise your loved ones with a unique creation by Loufoque.

Responsive customer service

Questions? Our team will get back to you within 24 hours to assist you before and after your order.

2 players 15 min 8 years and up

Pylos is a classic abstract strategy game for two players. With simple rules and elegant wooden marble components, it offers confrontations where every placement counts. Your objective is to build a pyramid before your opponent, while conserving your marbles through clever moves. Combining anticipation, optimization, and blocking, Pylos offers quick games with great tactical depth.

View full details

How to play Pylos?

Game Setup

  • The board is placed in the center of the table and each player receives the 15 marblesof their color.
  • The game starts with an empty base. Players build the pyramid together by progressively placing their marbles on the different levels.

Gameplay outline

In turn, a player performs one of two actions:

  • place a new marble from their reserve onto the board;
  • move an already present marble to a higher level, provided the building rules allow it.

To place a marble on a higher level, it must rest on four marbles forming a perfect square. This mechanic rewards players who can anticipate several turns ahead.

When a player completes a square of four marbles of their color or a complete line on the same level, they can retrieve one or two of their already played marbles to return them to their reserve. This rule constitutes the entire strategic core of the game: saving one's marbles is often as important as building the pyramid.

As the game progresses, the possibilities diminish, and each decision becomes crucial. Should one accelerate construction towards the top or deliberately slow down their opponent? The right balance between offense and defense makes all the difference.

Win/Loss Condition

There are two ways to win the game:

  • be the player who places the ball at the top of the pyramid;
  • or force your opponent to run out of balls before you do.

Good resource management is therefore as important as your progress towards the top.

Our Tips for Winning

  • Save your marbles

    Regularly aim to form squares to collect marbles. A well-stocked reserve will give you more options at the end of the game.

  • Think several moves ahead

    Each bead placed influences future possibilities, both for you and for your opponent.

  • Use movement

    Moving a marble to a higher level often saves you a new marble while accelerating your progress.

1 3

FAQ – All about Pylos

What is the purpose of Pylos?

Build the pyramid by placing your marble at the top before your opponent, or manage your marbles more efficiently so that they run out of their supply first.

What makes Pylos original?

Unlike many abstract games, it's not enough to simply place your pieces well: you also need to manage your supply of marbles. Recovering marbles adds a real dimension of optimization.

Is there an element of luck in the game?

No. Pylos is an abstract strategy game with no element of chance. Victory depends solely on the decisions of the two players.

Why choose Pylos?

Because it's one of the great classics of abstract strategy. Accessible from the very first games, it gradually reveals impressive tactical richness. Its quality wooden components, elegant rules, and quick games make it an excellent choice for all strategy game enthusiasts.