Jig?an: The Eastern Mechanist

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

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

Replay value

The game has a high level of variability in the gameboard, expansions available, and strategic depth. It offers good scalability and moderate easiness to learn. Overall, it has a strong replayability score.

Luck profile

Jig?an: The Eastern Mechanist has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have 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.

Overview

Jiguan - a form of ancient Chinese science and mechanical engineering. In the old days powerful weapons and machine of Jiguan were so advanced that the common people believes it to have mysterious powers. As a master mechanist in Jig?an: The Eastern Mechanist, it is your job to acquire parts, obtain energy, improve your skills and complete your creation. Your goal is to advance your place in the Five Pagodas, by creating unique mechanical beasts. Your creations not only bring you honor but also contribute to the advancement of Eastern civilization. Players must acquire parts to build mechanical beasts, so they can advance their place on the Five Pagodas, receive new blueprints or bonus cards. When the Parts supplies run out, the the current Period ends and score is calculated. There are two Periods in the game, at the end of the game the player with the most Honor Points (VP) wins. —description from the publisher

Mechanism

4

Action Points Area Majority / Influence Open Drafting Set Collection

Media