Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to others' strategies and turns frequently, but the level of cooperation required is relatively low.
Rich game profile
Apollo Xiii
Apollo XIII tells the whole story of that mission through a card-driven game system. Follow the story and face all of the disasters that plagued that mission! To ensure the survival of the crew and get them back to Earth, you need to work together in this cooperative game to mana...
Players
2-5
Time
45-75
Age
14+
Weight
2.67
Rating
6.31
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Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to others' strategies and turns frequently, but the level of cooperation required is relatively low.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
3.8
High replayability
Interaction
3.8
Highly interactive
Scaling
3.8
Scales well
Strategy
4.6
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
Apollo XIII has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, strategic depth, and scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.
Luck profile
Apollo XIII has a moderate level of randomness impact, with random elements having a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, 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. Overall, Apollo XIII strikes a good balance between luck and strategy, making it an engaging and strategic board game.
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Apollo XIII tells the whole story of that mission through a card-driven game system. Follow the story and face all of the disasters that plagued that mission! To ensure the survival of the crew and get them back to Earth, you need to work together in this cooperative game to manage each setback that the mission faces. Your team must coordinate their actions, or you will not finish the mission! Of course, if you want an even bigger challenge, you can try the optional "competitive mode" to see who is the best mission coordinator!
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Designers
1
Andrea Crespi
Artists
2
Sebastiano Fiorillo
Paolo Lamanna
Publishers
2
Passport Game Studios
Pendragon Game Studio
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