Occhio!
- Designer Luca Lamberti
- Publisher Jokerman
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Played on a circular board with perfect information, each player starts with six pieces of two types plus four additional 'free' pieces. On your turn, you have two moves: either move two different pieces once or one piece twice. Pieces can jump over friendly or enemy pieces but only in straight lines. A piece is eliminated if at turn's end it is adjacent to two opponent pieces. The goal is to reduce the opponent's free pieces to one.
Who Is This Game For?
Occhio! targets fans of abstract strategy games and is considered a medium-weight game. Designed exclusively for two players aged 10 and up, the game lasts about 60 minutes, making it suitable for an evening play session. Prior experience with abstract games is helpful due to lack of random elements.
How It Works
The core mechanic is Point to Point Movement on a circular board. Each turn you move pieces either twice with one piece or once with two pieces. Jumping over pieces is allowed in straight lines. Pieces are eliminated if flanked by two opponent pieces at the end of a turn, creating tactical depth through movement and positioning.
What Makes It Special
Occhio! won the 1997 Best Original Game award at the Lucca Games Convention. Designer Luca Lamberti created a perfect information abstract game focusing on tactical movement. It belongs to the category of two-player only games and stands out with its circular board and jump mechanic.
Awards
Pro
- Perfect information without randomness
- Tactical depth through Point to Point Movement
- Awarded Best Original Game 1997
- Clear two-player focus
Contra
- Only playable with two players
- No thematic setting, purely abstract
- 60-minute duration can feel long for abstract games
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is purely abstract without narrative theme. It is played on a circular board with pieces, emphasizing strategic placement and movement.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the movement and elimination rules before exploring advanced tactics.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Occhio! is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of abstract strategy games helps, as there are no random elements and tactical thinking is key.
How does this compare to similar games?
Occhio! stands out with its circular board and jump mechanic, differentiating it from other abstract strategy games.
Is this suitable for families?
While suitable for ages 10+, its complexity makes it better for experienced players than casual family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Point to Point Movement with the ability to jump over pieces defines its tactical gameplay.
Fazit
Occhio! is a challenging abstract strategy game for two players seeking tactical depth without luck. Its fixed player count and unique board shape offer a distinct experience but limit versatility.
