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Monkeyland

Monkeyland is a memory variation by Reiner Knizia. You have to find the monkey with the favorite meal corresponding to the food-chip you revealed. The favorite food is shown at the bottom of the monkeys. As the monkeys move along a path, you have to keep in mind which monkey move...

Players

2-5

Time

?-?

Age

5+

Weight

1.08

Rating

5.63

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Monkeyland has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently interact and react to each other's strategies. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

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 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Monkeyland has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently interact and react to each other's strategies. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Monkeyland has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to discover new tactics and strategies. The player interaction is moderate, and the game adapts well to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, it offers a good balance between easiness and depth.

Luck profile

Monkeyland has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome. Overall, Monkeyland offers a fair balance between luck and player agency.

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Monkeyland is a memory variation by Reiner Knizia. You have to find the monkey with the favorite meal corresponding to the food-chip you revealed. The favorite food is shown at the bottom of the monkeys. As the monkeys move along a path, you have to keep in mind which monkey moved whereto.

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Designers

1
Reiner Knizia

Publishers

3
The Game Master BV Sirius Products Zvezda

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