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Ikonikus

How do you feel if you win the lottery? What if someone rejects you? Playing with emotions has never been so much fun as in Ikonikus. In the game, a player raises an issue and the others must choose which of their cards best represents that emotion. Each card represents an emotio...

Players

3-8

Time

?-?

Age

7+

Weight

1.19

Rating

5.98

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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.8

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Ikonikus has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers enough depth to keep players engaged.

Luck profile

Ikonikus has a moderate level of randomness impact, with random elements having a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, 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.

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How do you feel if you win the lottery? What if someone rejects you? Playing with emotions has never been so much fun as in Ikonikus. In the game, a player raises an issue and the others must choose which of their cards best represents that emotion. Each card represents an emotion with multiple readings. ••• ¿Cómo te sientes en el sillón del dentista?, ¿cómo te sentirías si se te cayera el teléfono móvil al váter?… ¿Serías capaz de contestar a esas preguntas utilizando cartas en lugar de palabras? Las cartas de Ikonikus solo contienen símbolos, pero las interpretaciones son infinitas porque todo depende del contexto y de tu propio punto de vista. Ikonikus es un divertido juego en el que tendrás que desarrollar toda tu empatía y ponerte en el lugar del resto de participantes para adivinar qué sentirían las otras personas en cada situación.

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Designers

1
Manu Palau

Artists

1
Manu Palau

Publishers

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