Forgotten Waters

Fit

Teach 2.6

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

High level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, frequent interaction, moderate emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Forgotten Waters has a high degree of variability in its gameboard, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The expansions available for the game add new and impactful content. The strategic depth allows players to continuously improve their strategies over time. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While the game may not be the easiest to learn, it offers enough depth to keep players engaged. Overall, Forgotten Waters has a strong replayability score of 7.95.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Forgotten Waters is 5.67, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

Forgotten Waters is a Crossroads Game set in a world of fantastical pirate adventure. In it, players take on the role of pirates sailing together on a ship, attempting to further their own personal stories as well as a common goal. The world of Forgotten Waters is silly and magical, with stories designed to encourage players to explore and laugh in delight as they interact with the world around them. It's a game in which every choice can leave a lasting impact on the story, and players will want turn over every rock just to see what they find. Forgotten Waters features five scenarios and a massive location book that provides players with tons of choices wherever they go. —description from the publisher

Mechanism

5

Dice Rolling Events Narrative Choice / Paragraph Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Semi-Cooperative Game

Family

5

Components: Book as Board Components: Digital Hybrid â?? App/Website Required Components: Standees Series: Crossroads (Plaid Hat Games) Theme: Pirates

Type

1

Thematic

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