Welcome to Obelus!

2 players | 10 minutes | Ages 8+

Board game set with colorful game pieces and Obelus box on a white background

Shifting Strategies in a Timeless Realm.

Where abstract strategy meets dimensional manipulation.

Vast obelisks existing beyond time and space represent the essence of purity and chaos. As a powerful Mensor, summon obelisk-shaped dice onto conflux cards, shift them according to numbers showing, and banish your opponent's pieces in this lightning-fast tactical battle.

Choose Pure mode for perfect information strategy or Chaos mode with dice rolling. Victory comes when your opponent cannot legally summon or shift an obelisk!

What Makes It Special:

• Dual game modes: Pure strategy or Chaos with dice
• Lightning-fast 10-15 minute tactical battles
• Award-winning: SparksPlay Strategic Thinking Award
• Perfect information option for pure strategists
• Innovative obelisk manipulation mechanics

Awards & Achievements

  • #1 Two-player Game of 2025 - Spellendreef
  • Sparks Play - Strategic Thinking award
  • Watch It Played - #4 People's Choice
  • 4.5 out of 5 - The Family Gamer

Game Mechanisms

  • 2-player abstract strategy
  • Rondel
  • Area control
  • Perfect information (pure strategy)

If you like...

  • Onitama (2-player abstract strategy)
  • Shobu (2-player abstract strategy)
  • Gipf series (2-player abstract strategy)
  • Chess (2-player abstract strategy)

...then you'll love Obelus!

How to Play

Colorful gemstone-like objects arranged in a circular pattern on a white background.

Timeless strategy in a tiny package

Not only can you play a full strategic game in 5-10 minutes, Obelus is also super portable, beautifully packaged in a small, lightweight box

Colorful gemstone-shaped dice with numbers on a white background

Ultra unique

Every aspect of Obelus pushes the envelope: Gorgeous holographic cards, thick resin rift tokens, and our own, unique obelisk-shaped dice

Colorful tie-dye patterned objects on a white background

Next-level elegance

The simple-to-learn ruleset, rich gameplay, and otherworldly components raise this game's elegance to another level

English Rulebook

This is the latest English rulebook for Obelus

Download Rulebook

Featured Videos

Additional Resources

Phase Shift Games unboxing video: https://youtu.be/zOozIHBNpVs

Learn more on BoardGameGeek

Where to Buy

Shop on AllPlayShop on Amazon

Enhance Your Experience

Expansions, accessories, and bundle options to maximize your gameplay experience.

Pairs perfectly with Widget's Workshop

Obelus and Widget's Workshop are both in the same, perfectly portable box size!

Testimonials

"Obelus is a true gem in the abstract two-player genre. It's quick to set up, visually appealing, and tactically challenging, and we can't get enough of it. Even a brief ten-minute slot is enough to enjoy a thrilling game." --Spellendreef

"We highly recommend Obelus! It's fast moving, it's beautiful, and you'll want to play it over and over again. 4.5 out of 5!" --Anitra, The Family Gamer

"It's a solid, classic abstract strategy experience. I feel like this one hits the nail on the head." --Lance, Love 2 Hate

"I found Obelus quite addictive and never played just one round of it." --Pedro, PlayItYourself