Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.
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Ultimatum
Players
3-6
Time
?-?
Age
14+
Weight
2.75
Rating
5.78
Fit
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
3.9
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
Ultimatum has a high replayability score due to its high variability in the gameboard, expansions available, and strategic depth. 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, enhancing the replay value. The game also allows players to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. Additionally, Ultimatum adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a rewarding and engaging experience for those willing to invest the effort.
Luck profile
Ultimatum has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. 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
Players battle for the Western, Communist, Neutralist and Oil Alliances to control the world in this world domination game set in the not-too-distant future. Players collect money purchase troops and special action cards, even laser space stations and attempt to oust each other from crucial strategic locations on the board. A game with an obvious lineage from Risk and other low complexity world domination games.
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Credits
Designers
1
Fred Bates
Publishers
1
Bates Games, Inc.
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