Universal Rule: Second Wave

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction and low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Universal Rule: Second Wave has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, the presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played, and players have room to improve their strategies over time. 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

The final luck score for Universal Rule: Second Wave is 7 out of 10, indicating 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

The balance of power continues to shape the Pocket Universe. The discovery of a second wave of planets brought on alternate methods of domination. With the overarching themes of duplicity (doubling effects), magnitude (size of your galaxy), and all-out attacking, the war over control of the galaxy has escalated to a new level. Universal Rule: Second Wave is a standalone expansion to Universal Rule. It can be played in one of the following ways: Play Second Wave all by itself. Randomize 17 Planet cards and 1 Edge card. Choose your favorite combination of 17 Planet cards and 1 Edge card. In Universal Rule: Second Wave, players battle for control of the universe in this pocket-sized 4X style game. You can colonize new planets, explore new areas on those planets, gain credits based off of the resources that the planet produces, or attempt to destroy other planets that threaten your existence. Other players can follow, but at a cost. The first player to show their true dominance through victory points wins the game. Includes 3 expansions released in 2017 Board Game of the Month Club $10+ packages: Jul 2017: Duplicity (cards that double things) Sep 2017: Magnitude (cards that make things bigger) Nov 2017: Attack! Attack! (cards that emphasize attack) Edge: Escalating Edge Planets: Ocuchines Panthia Ascore Steqater Outis Pharamme Galvacil Kothar Innollica Sietynas Mannisoni Picscius VI Wachu Antedock Zeffe Fixtau Pospars

Mechanism

1

Hand Management

Family

6

Components: Multi-Use Cards Containers: Wallets Game: Universal Rule Mechanism: 4X Players: Games with expansions that add solo play Series: Wallet Games (Button Shy)

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