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Ataxx

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

?+

Weight

2.22

Rating

6.08

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.8

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 3.5

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.8

More strategic control

Table feel

Ataxx has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Ataxx offers a high degree of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds some new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their tactics over time. The player interaction score is average, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, Ataxx has a solid replayability score of 7.68.

Luck profile

Ataxx 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.

Overview

User Summary Strategy game similar to several boardgames. Played on a 7x7 grid, you can move your color blobs. If you end up adjacent to the other color, those blobs change to your color. Play until the board is full. The person with the most colored blobs wins. Hexxagon is a later similar game played on a hex grid. You can play against several AI opponents of varying difficulty. You get a certain number of moves per coin.

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Credits

Designers

2
Dave Crummack Craig Galley

Publishers

4
Capcom Co., Ltd. Leland Corporation Virgin Mastertronic Wise Owl Software