Cannon

About this board game

Cannon is a two-player abstract war game with a playing time of about 20 minutes, released in 2003. Each player begins by placing a city on the back row before moving pieces across the board.

The objective centers on the opposing city. Players move their pieces in an effort to capture the enemy city or shoot it with a cannon, creating two distinct ways to challenge the opponent.

In Cannon, a cannon is not a separate piece. It is a special arrangement of three pieces in a row, making piece placement an important part of how this attack becomes possible. Players must work with the pieces already on the board while trying to threaten the opposing city.

• Designed for exactly 2 players
• Approximately 20 minutes of play time
• Each player places a city on the back row
• Pieces move to support attacks on the opposing city
• A cannon consists of three pieces arranged in a row

With its focused setup and clear central objective, the game presents an abstract conflict between two opposing forces. The back-row city placement establishes the starting position, while movement and the formation of a cannon define the ways players can pursue victory.

Cannon is a compact choice for players interested in an abstract war game built around cities, moving pieces, and a distinctive cannon formation. The complete rules are available on the publisher’s website.