“Project L” is a stellar example of an abstract game that can captivate anyone: its rules are incredibly simple, yet the gameplay is deep and unique. It ranks in the top 100 family board games and holds 13th place among abstract games according to BoardGameGeek.

Gameplay Overview

You’ll face a slew of task cards—puzzles in various shapes that you must fill with pieces (completing a card earns you victory points). The challenge is tricky, especially since you start the game with just two pieces in hand.

You’ll earn new pieces, upgrade them, and trade them for others. The more task cards you complete, the more pieces you’ll gain.

Master a chain reaction—where one action seamlessly triggers another—and you’ll claim victory along with a profound sense of satisfaction.

We recommend watching the video rules in the “Video” section and, if desired, exploring the illustrated PDF rules in the “Files” section.

One Last Note

Gallu the Rooster suggests trying this tabletop “Tetris.” “Project L” is easy to learn, well-balanced, and a bit of a brain-teaser, with delightful components: task cards are double-layered boards with recesses for pieces to slot into neatly, while the pieces themselves are glossy, vibrant plastic.