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Gutenberg

Players

1-4

Time

60-120

Age

10+

Weight

2.7

Rating

7.35

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Gutenberg has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Gutenberg has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The availability of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is average, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Gutenberg has a strong replayability score of 7.85.

Luck profile

Gutenberg has a moderate level of luck involved 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

Gutenberg is a board game for 1-4 people in which players will play as the pioneers of printing in the 15th century. By carrying out orders, they will build their wealth and fame. By improving their printing workshops and gaining the support of patrons, they will develop their production capacity. The game will be won by a printer who boasts the greatest recognition and wealth. By bidding for specific actions, players will develop their workshop, acquire new fonts, inks and decorations. The unique system of rotating gears allows you to combine bonuses and earn a large number of points. The game is won by the player with the most points after six rounds.

Category

1
Industry / Manufacturing

Mechanism

5
Auction/Bidding Contracts Open Drafting Simultaneous Action Selection Solo / Solitaire Game

Family

5
Components: Gears Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Expert (Granna) Theme: Books / Libraries

Type

1
Strategy

Media

Gutenberg cover image

Gutenberg cover image

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Credits

Designers

2
Katarzyna Cioch Wojciech Wi?niewski

Artists

1
Rafa? Sz?apa

Publishers

1
Granna

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