Table feel
Tropico has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to others' strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
2017
Ranked #14,150
Tropico
Remember hidden information and use recall to make better choices.
Players
2-8
Play time
Not listed
Age
8+
Complexity
1/5
Rating
6.48
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.3/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
3.9/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.7/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.0/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.5/5
Deep strategy
Player control
3.5/5
More strategic control
Replay value
Tropico has a high replayability score due to its variability in gameplay, strategic depth, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing replay value. Players have room to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience for those willing to invest the time.
Luck profile
Tropico has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, 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
Pay attention to the animals that pass in the jungle because you never know which ones you'll need to call to mind in the future in Tropico. Each card in the deck has a colored animal on one side — with four types of animals in four colors — and a question on the other. To start...
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Pay attention to the animals that pass in the jungle because you never know which ones you'll need to call to mind in the future in Tropico. Each card in the deck has a colored animal on one side — with four types of animals in four colors — and a question on the other. To start play, shuffle the deck, then place it question side up. Flip over five cards one at a time, letting everyone see the individual animals while stacking the cards in a single pile. After the fifth card, read the question on the top of the deck, e.g., how many red animals have been shown or which animal is fourth from the top. Each player secretly chooses an answer to this question with their response cards. If everyone guesses correctly, flip over the top card to add another animal to the pile, then read the newly revealed question and guess again. If no one guesses correctly, set aside this top card and use a new question. If some (but not all) players guess correctly, each of them takes a card from the top of the deck as a point, then everyone uses the newly revealed question to guess again. As soon as a player collects their tenth card, they win!
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Cyril Blondel
Publishers
4
Cocktail Games
Happy Baobab
Rebel Sp. z o.o.
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