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Oasis

You are the head of a Mongolian family, intent on becoming the most powerful in the land. Use your resources wisely to take control of fertile steppe lands to raise horses, build sacred temples, develop caravans of camels, and control the beautiful oases. The player with the most...

Players

3-5

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

2.32

Rating

6.70

Should this hit the table?

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Moderate level of interaction with a focus on strategic decision-making and frequent attention to other players' actions.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a focus on strategic decision-making and frequent attention to other players' actions.

Replay value

Oasis has a high variability gameboard, with multiple paths to victory and random elements that keep each playthrough fresh. The game also offers expansions that add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. There is deep strategic depth, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies over time. The player interaction score is moderate, providing some opportunities for interaction. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, with an easiness to learn score of 4.5, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Oasis has a strong replayability score of 7.9, making it a game that can be enjoyed multiple times.

Luck profile

Oasis has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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You are the head of a Mongolian family, intent on becoming the most powerful in the land. Use your resources wisely to take control of fertile steppe lands to raise horses, build sacred temples, develop caravans of camels, and control the beautiful oases. The player with the most points at the end of the game will be anointed the Noble of the Oasis.

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Credits

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Designers

2
Alan R. Moon Aaron Weissblum

Artists

1
Franz Vohwinkel

Publishers

2
Schmidt Spiele Überplay

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