Table feel
Blockbusters has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
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Blockbusters
Based on the American TV show that ran from 1980-1982 (along with a brief return in 1987), and from 1983 in Europe with greater success. Played over a 20-hex game board, two teams (one having one more teammate than the other) compete to answer questions with the initials given (W...
Players
3-6
Time
?-?
Age
10+
Weight
1.29
Rating
5.43
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Blockbusters has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
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
2.8
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Blockbusters offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement in player strategy. The player interaction score is average, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may take some time to learn, the easiness to learn score is moderate. Overall, Blockbusters has a strong replayability score of 7.8 out of 10.
Luck profile
Blockbusters has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning, luck still plays a significant role in determining the game's outcome.
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Based on the American TV show that ran from 1980-1982 (along with a brief return in 1987), and from 1983 in Europe with greater success. Played over a 20-hex game board, two teams (one having one more teammate than the other) compete to answer questions with the initials given (What E holds sandcastles together? Electricity) and place their mark. The team to connect top-to-bottom or side-to-side wins the game.
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Credits
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Designers
1
Steve Ryan
Publishers
4
Croner
Habourdin International
Marks & Spencer
Milton Bradley
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