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Ringside

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

1.83

Rating

5.51

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 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Ringside has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is minimal emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Ringside offers a high level of variability with 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 allows players to improve their tactics and strategies over time. The player interaction score is average. Ringside scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, Ringside has a strong replayability score of 8.0.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Ringside is 5.67, indicating a balanced mix of luck and strategy. The game outcome is influenced by both random elements and player decisions. While random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable impact on the game, players also have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, luck plays a significant role in the game, but it is not the sole determinant of the outcome.

Overview

Published in issue #38 of Dragon Games, June 1980. Republished as part of a boxed set: The Best of Dragon Magazine Games in 1990 Each player acts as the boxer and the manager. Includes: A ring board with counters to represent the boxers' positions Special tactics Endurance Fighter generation Historical Fighters Campaign Game

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Credits

Designers

1
Brian Blume

Artists

1
Dennis Kauth

Publishers

1
Tactical Studies Rules (TSR)

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