Table feel
Quicksand has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction between players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
Quicksand
Players
2-5
Time
10-20
Age
12+
Weight
1.17
Rating
6.11
Fit
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.8
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
2.7
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Quicksand has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh experience each time it is played and allows players to discover new tactics and strategies. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging gameplay experience.
Luck profile
Quicksand has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is determined by a balanced mix of random elements and player strategy. While random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable impact, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, luck plays a significant role in the game, but player strategy also plays a crucial part in determining the outcome.
Overview
In Quicksand, you and your opponents each secretly control one of six jungle explorers racing to discover (i.e., land on) the temple location. There are Explorer cards, Quicksand cards, and Wild cards. Your hand size is always six cards. By playing cards strategically, you and your opponents, move the six explorers towards the temple. Since no one knows which explorer each player is playing, you will also be advancing other Explorer markers on the path towards the Temple. This is not only to keep the other players in the dark about your identity, but also because you need to play those cards in order to draw more cards from the deck. You want to have the most favourable cards for your own Explorer in your hand as you approach the finish line (the Temple location). One of the ways to slow down your opponents is to "put them in quicksand". You do this by playing the Quicksand card. Then they must play a card just to "get them out" before they can play cards to advance them further along the path. In addition to hand management, there is also blocking and movement strategies to best position your Explorer's piece, while encumbering the opponent.
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Credits
Designers
1
Stefano Cavanè
Artists
4
Thomas Denmark
Scott Nicely
David Rabbitte
Brian Schomburg
Publishers
3
Esdevium
Fantasy Flight Games
Midgaard Games
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