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Braverats

BraveRats, first released as R, is a simple and short simultaneous action selection game for two that's played with cards. Both players have a hand of eight cards, numbered 0 to 7, with each card having a special power. Both players choose a card, then reveal them simultaneously....

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

8+

Weight

1.14

Rating

6.46

Should this hit the table?

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Braverats has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to others' strategies. However, there is limited emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Braverats has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to others' strategies. However, there is limited emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Braverats has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement. The player interaction score is average. It scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. The game is moderately easy to learn, offering a good balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Braverats has a high replayability score of 7.9.

Luck profile

Braverats has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is not predominantly determined by random elements, but they still have a notable impact. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with luck playing a significant role but not being the sole determinant of the outcome.

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BraveRats, first released as R, is a simple and short simultaneous action selection game for two that's played with cards. Both players have a hand of eight cards, numbered 0 to 7, with each card having a special power. Both players choose a card, then reveal them simultaneously. The highest card wins the round, and players play until someone has won four rounds. The cards' special powers greatly influence the game.

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Credits

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Designers

1
Seiji Kanai

Artists

2
Noboru Sugiura Christophe Swal

Publishers

1
Kanai Factory

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