Weather Machine
Game Overview
"Weather Machine" is a complex strategy game where players become scientists in a futuristic lab. The objective is to create a weather-controlling machine that can modify weather patterns... (continuer à lire)
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Temps de jeu
60 minutes
Publié en
2022
Age
14+
Éditeur
Eagle-Gryphon Games
Joueurs
2 to 4 joueurs
Concepteurs
Vital Lacerda et Dávid Turczi
Style de jeu
impliqué
Catégories du jeu
Strategy Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Science Fiction, Set Collection, Worker Placement, Tile Placement et Steampunk
Description
Game Overview
"Weather Machine" is a complex strategy game where players become scientists in a futuristic lab. The objective is to create a weather-controlling machine that can modify weather patterns beneficially, without causing inadvertent global issues. Gameplay is intricate, requiring strategic planning and minimal reliance on luck, the theme merges environmental challenges with a gripping science-fiction scenario.
Expected Player Experience
Upon starting "Weather Machine", players will dive into a innovative weather manipulation. The gameplay unfolds over approximately 60 minutes, with each scientist scrambling for resources like bots and chemicals. The experience is mentally stimulating, where every decision counts and anticipation of the consequences shapes each move.
Learning Curve
Players should be prepared for a steep learning curve, as understanding the rules takes time. The game is best approached with patience, for those new to high-strategy games. Once familiar with the mechanics, players will engage in a challenging but rewarding puzzle of resource management and strategic placement.
Gameplay Mechanics
Each player's turn is driven by action points, which are used to collect sets of resources, place tiles that affect the game’s engine, and position workers to perform various tasks. The worker placement aspect demands players carefully choose their actions to avoid wasting precious turns and falling behind.
Strategy and Interaction
Strategy in "Weather Machine" is paramount. You'll need to not only manage your own resources efficiently but also watch your opponents. Since each action can have far-reaching effects, choosing the right time to adjust the weather, acquire new resources, or upgrade your machine is critical. The intrigue lies in the interplay between players' choices and the game's evolving challenges.
Theme and Narrative
The game's narrative is compelling, casting players as members of a daring team attempting to tame the Earth's atmosphere. This narrative drives the game's strategic elements, tying every action back to the overarching goal of building a better Weather Machine and avoiding global climate catastrophes.
Overall Expectations
Prepare for an engrossing session of resource juggling, strategic foresight, and engaging thematic elements. Initially daunting, "Weather Machine" promises a deep and fulfilling board gaming experience that will satisfy fans of science fiction and strategy alike. The journey from grasping the basic rules to executing a winning strategy is one of discovery and intellectual triumph.
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Catégories du jeu
Genres
- Jeu de stratégie
- Jeu solo/solitaire
- Solo / Solitaire Game
- Strategy Game
Méchaniques
- Placement des tuiles
- Collection d'ensembles
- Action Points
- Worker Placement
- Set Collection
- Tile Placement
Maison d'éditions
Concepteurs
Développeur
Artistes
- Ian O'Toole
- Paul Grogan
- Randal Lloyd
