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The Mariana Trench

Players

1-2

Time

10-20

Age

8+

Weight

1.17

Rating

6.29

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.8

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 3.8

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

The Mariana Trench has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to others' strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

The Mariana Trench has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, strategic depth, and scalability. The presence of expansions adds to the replay value. While the game may not be the easiest to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience for players.

Luck profile

The Mariana Trench has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a significant impact on the game outcome, but players also have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with player decisions playing a slightly more significant role in determining the game outcome.

Overview

A game of deep-sea submarine exploration in the Mariana Trench. The goal of The Mariana Trench is to score the most research points (RPs) by researching deep-sea creatures and the floor of the trench. The game is played in alternating turns until your submarines run out of oxygen. The player with the highest amount of research points collected is the winner. —description from the designer

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