Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct confrontation and strategic depth.
Dakota
Players
3-5
Time
?-?
Age
10+
Weight
2.61
Rating
5.89
Fit
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
2.8
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Dakota has a high replayability score due to its variability in gameboard, expansions, strategic depth, scalability, and player interaction. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment.
Luck profile
Dakota 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 has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of chance and skill.
Overview
Dakota is inspired by the conquest of the American West, and employs linear mechanics. Players take control of a group of settlers or a tribe of natives and then cooperate and compete with the other players for natural resources, which have different values for the different types of players. The mechanic allows for unequal numbers of settlers and native players.
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Credits
Designers
1
Piero Cioni
Artists
2
Giorgio Albertini
Fabio Maiorana
Publishers
4
Devir
Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Hobby Japan
IELLO
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