Ponte del Diavolo

Description

--- Ponte del Diavolo is a tactical 2-player abstract placement game honoring Alex Randolph's Twixt, where players build islands and connect them with bridges under strict rules. Key mechanics include: - *Island building* Players place wooden squares to construct islands, limited by strict size rules. - *Bridge connection* Players link islands via bridges, governed by precise placement constraints. - *Forward planning* Requires thinking several moves ahead for tight positioning and outmaneuvering. - *2-player tactical duel* Abstract competition emphasizing strategic depth over theme. Ponte del Diavolo, designed by Martin Ebel, pays homage to Alex Randolph (1922-2004) and his classic Twixt, featuring his image on the box as he passed away in Venice—the game's ostensible but abstract setting. Players engage in a tight tactical placement duel, building "islands" by placing wooden squares under rigid size limits, then connecting them with bridges via stringent rules, demanding anticipation of multiple moves to outposition opponents. Online play is available on Board Game Arena (real-time/turn-based), Boardspace.net (real-time with AI), Yucata (turn-based), and sites like brettspielnetz.de, Jijbent.nl, YourTurnMyTurn.com (turn-based on 12x12 boards). Mobile apps via Boardspace.net support iOS/Android for local multiplayer or online. ---