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Kathai

Players sell goods (Salt, Gold, Silk, Spices, Tea) in a market where prices are always in flux. Through these sales, bribes and exchanges, players will try to score points.

Players

3-5

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

1.76

Rating

5.75

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

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.1

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

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

Replay value

Kathai has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their strategy over time. The player interaction score is average. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is moderately easy to learn, striking a balance between accessibility and depth. Overall, Kathai has a strong replayability score of 8.1.

Luck profile

Kathai has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome.

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Players sell goods (Salt, Gold, Silk, Spices, Tea) in a market where prices are always in flux. Through these sales, bribes and exchanges, players will try to score points.

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Designers

1
Michael Andersch

Artists

1
Jürgen Martens

Publishers

1
Adlung-Spiele

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