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Freeblades

Players

2-6

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

3

Rating

7.90

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.6

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Freeblades has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently interact and react to each other's strategies. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Freeblades 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 the replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is moderate, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Freeblades has a strong replayability score of 7.9.

Luck profile

Freeblades has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, Freeblades strikes a good balance between luck and strategy, making it an engaging and strategic board game.

Overview

Freeblades is a fantasy skirmish game set in the vibrant world of Faelon. Freeblades are fortune hunters who operate under contract from one of Faelon's many factions. A freeblade contract permits the holder to operate without restraint outside of the issuing faction's boundaries for a share of any plunder or profit. In return, the freeblades can expect protection once back inside the faction's borders. Freeblades uses a unique tiered dice system and is quick-playing; most games are completed in less than 90 minutes. The rule system is suited for casual gamers as well as tournaments; there is also a special section on league play.

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Credits

Designers

1
Jon Cleaves

Publishers

1
DGS Games

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