Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation.
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Magellan
Magellan is played on a world map with jeeps, planes and ships representing units. Players can buy countries (geographical cards) and colonize them to gain income from this country's production. Historical events (historical cards) can affect the course of the game: wars, histori...
Players
2-6
Time
?-?
Age
?+
Weight
2.5
Rating
6.06
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Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
Magellan 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 also provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement over time. 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, Magellan has a strong replayability score of 7.95.
Luck profile
Magellan has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. While random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable impact on the game outcome, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with player decisions playing a significant role in determining the outcome. Overall, Magellan offers a good balance between luck and player agency.
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Magellan is played on a world map with jeeps, planes and ships representing units. Players can buy countries (geographical cards) and colonize them to gain income from this country's production. Historical events (historical cards) can affect the course of the game: wars, historical events, plagues, famine, industrial and geographical discoveries.
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Designers
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Michel Fallon
Publishers
3
Big Bad Wolf
Fallon
Flying Turtle Games
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