Amazons, or sometimes "Game of the Amazons", was invented by Walter Zamkauskas in 1988. It is a staple among the "modern" abstracts, much loved for the depth given by the simple rules: players take turn to move a unit and burn a square, until someone cannot move and loses.

Nestor Games edition, sadly OOPPhoto by Nestor Games

Because of its popularity there's been much writing and research done around the game, particularly in the AI field.

External links:

• Wikipedia entry
• Nestor Games entry
• World of Abstract Games entry
• Board Game Geek entry
• Board and Pieces entry
• Play at Little Golem
• Play at Super Duper Games
• Play at IG GameCenter