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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.
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Jackal
In Jackal the players take command of pirate bands disembarking on Treasure Island. Each player may move their selected pirate once per round. The players explore the island in search of treasure to load on board their ships, while trying to recapture treasure from each other at...
Players
2-4
Time
?-?
Age
8+
Weight
1.38
Rating
5.69
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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.1
Scales well
Strategy
4.7
Deep strategy
Control
2.8
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Jackal has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a rewarding and fresh experience with each playthrough.
Luck profile
The final luck score for Jackal is 5.67, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome.
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In Jackal the players take command of pirate bands disembarking on Treasure Island. Each player may move their selected pirate once per round. The players explore the island in search of treasure to load on board their ships, while trying to recapture treasure from each other at the same time. The object of the game is to load more gold onto your ship than any other player. The Jackal game board consists of squares with elements for an island map: jungles, gold chests, pointers for movement, crocodiles, forts, bullets, and so on. The board is initially set up in a random order, which means every game is its own unique and interesting adventure. Contents: 117 tiles, 4 ship-tiles, 12 pirates, 37 coins, rules
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Designers
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Dmitry Kibkalo
Artists
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Tatiana Maifat
Publishers
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Magellan
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