Ptolemy

About this board game

Ptolemy is a two-player astronomy-themed climbing game with an approximately 30-minute play time. Its central objective is simple: get rid of your cards and win two of the game’s three rounds.

Designed for exactly two players, Ptolemy combines a celestial theme with a round-based climbing-game structure. Players compete across three rounds, with each round contributing to the overall result.

The match is decided by round victories rather than by a single final outcome. To win the game, a player must take two of the three rounds, making every round part of the race toward the overall win.

• Players: 2
• Play time: approximately 30 minutes
• Theme: astronomy
• Core objective: get rid of your cards
• Match structure: win two of three rounds

Ptolemy was released at Korea Boardgamecon 2023 and was later sold at Tokyo Game Market Spring 2023. These events mark its 2023 release presence within the board game community.

For players looking for a dedicated two-player experience, Ptolemy offers a focused format built around climbing-game play, card disposal, and a clear best-of-three goal. Its astronomy theme gives the game a distinctive identity while the three-round structure defines the path to victory.