Passing Through Petra

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Passing Through Petra has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to others' strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Passing Through Petra has a high variability gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The availability of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game offers deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement in tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is moderate. It scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. The game is moderately easy to learn, providing a balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Passing Through Petra has a strong replayability score of 7.85.

Luck profile

Passing Through Petra has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as card draws and dice rolls have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with both factors playing a significant role. Overall, Passing Through Petra offers a good balance between luck and player agency.

Overview

At the intersection of the most well-traveled trade routes in the old world lies a city within rose-colored cliffs. A place where caravans miles long enter the city, through a narrow canyon called “the Siq.” Inside, traders from faraway lands find shelter and a place to trade their wares among the stunning buildings carved into towering red rocks. This is Petra, and never before or since has there been a city quite like it. In Passing Through Petra, you are a powerful citizen growing your settlement and your reputation. As caravans pass through the canyons, you’ll welcome traders into your market and facilitate trade with those looking to get their hands on valuable wares. Use these transactions to spread your influence and gain unique benefits to grow your economic engine. Spread your influence the quickest to become the most powerful leader in Petra! —description from the publisher

Mechanism

4

Open Drafting Resource to Move Set Collection Worker Placement

Family

2

Country: Jordan Theme: Deserts

Media