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Contrario

Players

2-12

Time

?-?

Age

13+

Weight

1.11

Rating

6.07

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Contrario has a high variability gameboard, with multiple paths to victory and random elements that offer fresh experiences each time. The game also has expansions available that add new content and gameplay elements. It provides deep strategic possibilities and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is average. Contrario 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, Contrario has a strong replayability score of 7.8 out of 10.

Luck profile

Contrario has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

Overview

1320 terms from diverse domains such as music, cinema, literature, geography, history, and many others have been twisted by using synonyms, antonyms and logically related words to form a new expression called a Contrario. Players will need to use their lateral thinking ability and general knowledge to outsmart their friends. Virtually all the original expressions are familiar. It's obvious . . . . . once you've got it. Each Contrario comes with two clues to nudge players in the right direction. Now, can your mind handle the twist?

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Credits

Designers

3
Matthieu d'Epenoux Roberto Fraga Odet L'Homer

Artists

2
Mathieu Beaulieu Cyril Saint Blancat

Publishers

5
Asmodee Cocktail Games FoxMind Reveal Entertainment, Inc. Scorpion Masqué

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