Blizzard Of '77 Travel Game

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

The Blizzard of '77 Travel Game has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to others' strategies frequently. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, the game provides a good level of player interaction.

Replay value

The Blizzard of '77 Travel Game has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is moderate, and the game is relatively easy to learn with a moderate depth of gameplay. Overall, the game provides a highly replayable and engaging experience.

Luck profile

The Blizzard of '77 Travel Game has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements, such as dice rolls or card draws, play a significant role in determining the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions, luck still plays a notable role in the game. Overall, the game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

Overview

This game is based on the events surrounding the Blizzard of '77, which hit Buffalo, NY, in January of that year. To win the game, you must be the first to complete your day's activities on the day of the blizzard. Travel is easy at first, but the weather warnings continue until the blizzard hits. Then, you must complete the game on the Blizzard side of the board, where almost every space contains an obstacle! This game features a double-sided board (Sunny Side and Blizzard Size) and weather cards that recount some of the actual events of the 1977 blizzard. The game was reworked for Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Syracuse, Providence, and Boston as well.

Mechanism

3

Area Movement Roll / Spin and Move Set Collection

Family

6

Cities: Baltimore (Maryland, USA) Cities: Boston (Massachusetts, USA) Cities: Buffalo (New York, USA) Cities: Chicago (Illinois, USA) Cities: Cincinnati (Ohio, USA) Cities: New York (New York, USA)

Type

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Children's

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Credits

Designers

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C. P. Marino

Publishers

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Char-Donn Creative Marketing

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