Table feel
Butterfly has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies. There is a low emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Rich game profile
Butterfly
Players in Butterfly use a hedgehog piece around the board to collect tiles. By skillfully moving the piece to the right spots on the board, players can grab rare items while leaving fewer choices for their opponents. The player who accumulates the most valuable collection at the...
Players
2-5
Time
30-45
Age
8+
Weight
1.25
Rating
6.71
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Butterfly has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies. There is a low emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
3.9
High replayability
Interaction
3.9
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.0
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Butterfly has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.
Luck profile
The final luck score for Butterfly is 6, indicating a balanced mix of luck and strategy. The game outcome is influenced by both random elements and player decisions. While random elements have a notable impact on the game, players also have substantial ability to mitigate luck through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, luck plays a significant role in the game, but it is not the sole determinant of the outcome.
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What ABG knows about this game
Players in Butterfly use a hedgehog piece around the board to collect tiles. By skillfully moving the piece to the right spots on the board, players can grab rare items while leaving fewer choices for their opponents. The player who accumulates the most valuable collection at the end of the game wins. This is a game that can be played on several levels. As a game for children or families, the rules are easy to learn, the pieces are attractive and fun, but experienced and older game players can play it as a tactical fight, looking for the right move that will optimize your points while leaving the opponents with few good options.
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Designers
1
Stephen Glenn
Artists
1
Martin Hoffmann
Publishers
1
Rio Grande Games
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