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Kartel

The days of the cartel are almost over because everyone is now tracking its members. Stop the cartel's members to earn points in Kartel — provided you put their boss behind bars. In the game, players take turns moving the detective by throwing the die. After each roll, the pressu...

Players

2-6

Time

?-?

Age

6+

Weight

1.29

Rating

6.17

Should this hit the table?

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Kartel 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 actions. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Kartel 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 actions. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Kartel has a high replayability score due to its variability in gameplay, availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game's scalability ensures a consistent and engaging experience regardless of group size. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Kartel offers a highly replayable and enjoyable gaming experience.

Luck profile

Kartel 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 some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

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The days of the cartel are almost over because everyone is now tracking its members. Stop the cartel's members to earn points in Kartel — provided you put their boss behind bars. In the game, players take turns moving the detective by throwing the die. After each roll, the pressure increases...

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Designers

1
Reiner Knizia

Artists

1
Felix Kindelan

Publishers

1
Helvetiq

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