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Bears!

You and your friends are on a relaxing camping trip. But as you hammer in the last stake, you hear rustling. Bears are romping through the campsite! Who will survive the rampage? And who will be eaten by bears? Bears! is a fast-playing, competitive game in which you score points...

Players

2-4

Time

?-?

Age

7+

Weight

1.04

Rating

5.78

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Bears! 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.

Teach 2.7

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Bears! 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

Bears! has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and allows players to improve their tactics over time. The player interaction score is moderate, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, Bears! has a strong replayability score of 8.0.

Luck profile

Bears! has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. The outcome is influenced by random elements such as dice rolls or card draws, but players have a significant ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. The game strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it an enjoyable experience for players who appreciate both elements.

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You and your friends are on a relaxing camping trip. But as you hammer in the last stake, you hear rustling. Bears are romping through the campsite! Who will survive the rampage? And who will be eaten by bears? Bears! is a fast-playing, competitive game in which you score points by pairing dice. Shoot bears and run from tents for a few points, or take a risk and score big by sleeping through the attack! But watch out! If any bears remain at the end of the round, your sleeping campers are done for! High-energy gameplay with quick decision making and high tension. Perfect for families, parties, icebreakers, and mixers. Each box supports 4 players. Buy more game boxes to expand the game and support more players. Includes: rules, 20 black dice for players, 20 white camp dice

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Designers

1
Anne-Marie De Witt

Artists

1
Justin De Witt

Publishers

1
Fireside Games

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