When the Spaniards conquered the Incan Empire, only a few princes managed to flee into the mountains. Well-hidden high above the river Urabumba is a place the Spanish would never discover: The lost city of Machu Picchu. But beware! Is there a traitor among the princes, ready to r...
Players
2-5
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
3.11
Rating
6.95
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The Princes of Machu Picchu has a high 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. Overall, it has a strong interaction score.
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High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
More strategic control
The Princes of Machu Picchu has a high 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. Overall, it has a strong interaction score.
The Princes of Machu Picchu offers a high degree of variability with its gameboard, multiple paths to victory, and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their tactics and strategies over time. The player interaction score is average, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While the game may take some time to learn, it offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, The Princes of Machu Picchu has a strong replayability score of 7.9.
The Princes of Machu Picchu has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls and card draws 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 primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, the game strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy.
Overview
When the Spaniards conquered the Incan Empire, only a few princes managed to flee into the mountains. Well-hidden high above the river Urabumba is a place the Spanish would never discover: The lost city of Machu Picchu. But beware! Is there a traitor among the princes, ready to reveal the location of the secret city to the Spaniards? Each player represents an Incan prince, whose workers will grow corn, feed llamas, plant coca, and manufacture ceramics and cloth. They try to engage Priests of the Condor, Priests of the Puma, and Virgins of the Sun. The game can end in 2 different ways: The Incans win by activating all priests and virgins in time The Spaniards win when they discover Machu Picchu With an Incan victory, the prince who made the wisest sacrifices to the gods will win. With a Spanish victory, the princes who accumulated the most gold will get a multiplier to their score... but it may not be enough to win the game. Players choose their actions by walking around with their prince on the city map.
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