1572: The Lost Expedition

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation.

Replay value

1572: the lost expedition offers a high level of variability in its gameboard, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement over time. While the player interaction score is average, the scalability of the game is good, adapting well to different player counts. The easiness to learn score falls within the acceptable range, making it accessible to new players. Overall, 1572: the lost expedition has a strong replayability score of 7.85.

Luck profile

1572: the lost expedition has a moderate level of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

This is a one page, ultra-portable, black and white solitaire game. You assume the role of a small party of conquistadors trying to reach the Atlantic Ocean after a failed expedition deep in the New World. This game is limited to 42 turns and each turn consists of phases such as Map Making, Exploring, and Hunting where a handful of dice are allocated in a press-your-luck fashion. For those that enjoy role-playing, there is also an optional Journaling phase where you try to tell a story about what happened on your turn. Can you reach the Atlantic Ocean before time runs out or before you lose all of your Conquistadors? THEME Your commander and entire company was killed after being ambushed in these mountains. The next morning, only six of you survive. Now you have to make it down the mountain and to the coastline where you can signal for help. The way is dangerous though; you’re short food and muskets. The natives will likely want you dead as offer any help.

Mechanism

5

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Line Drawing Paper-and-Pencil Push Your Luck

Family

5

History: Age of Discovery Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Solitaire Only Games Series: XX72 Solitaire Games (Mike Heim)

Type

2

Thematic Wargames

Media