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Nimalia

Players

2-4

Time

25-30

Age

10+

Weight

1.74

Rating

7.26

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation.

Replay value

Nimalia has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement in tactics and strategies. Player interaction is moderate. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It has a moderate easiness to learn, allowing players to grasp the rules and depth of the game. Overall, Nimalia offers a highly replayable experience with a final score of 7.9.

Luck profile

Nimalia has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws 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. Overall, Nimalia offers a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

Overview

Design the best Animal Sanctuary while playing 5 rounds. Each round, players will draw 3 cards, place one, and pass the rest (simple drafting phase). Each card is composed of 4 biomes, each containing an animal. When you place a card, you must cover AT LEAST one biome. The whole Sanctuary must not exceed 6 x 6. Each game will have a different pool of scoring objectives. Each round will only count some of the objectives chosen for the game, so you'll have to modify your sanctuary throughout the game in order to score the most points. At the end of the 5 rounds, the player who earned the most points becomes the winner! -description from publisher

Category

3
Animals Environmental Territory Building

Mechanism

5
Closed Drafting Grid Coverage Layering Simultaneous Action Selection Tile Placement

Family

6
Animals: Alligators / Crocodiles Animals: Apes / Monkeys Animals: Giraffes Animals: Lions Animals: Pandas Animals: Penguins

Media

Nimalia cover image

Nimalia cover image

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Credits

Designers

1
William Liévin

Artists

1
Pauline Detraz

Publishers

1
La Boîte de Jeu

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