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Otto The Octopus

Players

1-4

Time

30-45

Age

6+

Weight

1.5

Rating

7.58

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Otto the Octopus 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 strategies and turns. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, the game has a strong interaction score.

Replay value

Otto the Octopus has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. Although it may take some time to learn, the game offers fresh experiences each time it is played.

Luck profile

Otto the Octopus 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 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

Otto the Octopus is a tile laying game for 1 to 4 players Players take it in turn to score points by extending and completing Otto's arms, whilst also laying other sea creature tiles for various bonuses and effects. . This was an entry in the 2016 Children's Game PnP Contest and Otto did very well: 1st place: Best Game for Early Elementary School Children 1st place: Best Matching/Pattern Game 1st place: Best Strategy Game 1st place: Best Solo / Co-operative Game 1st Place: Best Original Artwork and 1st Place: Children's Choice Award

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Credits

Designers

1
Mark Tuck

Artists

1
Mark Tuck

Publishers

2
(Self-Published) (Web published)

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