Table feel
Onager has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not require much cooperation.
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Onager
Onager is an abstract game in which each player tries to reach the opponent’s back rank. Onager is named after a Roman siege engine that is a type of catapult, as the way the pieces move resembles how projectiles are hurled forward with this device. Onager was inspired by the gam...
Players
2
Time
?-?
Age
8+
Weight
2.5
Rating
7.88
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Onager has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not require much cooperation.
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
Onager has a high variability gameboard, offering fresh 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 allows players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is average. Onager scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It has a moderate easiness to learn, providing a balance between accessibility and depth. Overall, Onager has a strong replayability score of 7.95 out of 10.
Luck profile
Onager 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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Onager is an abstract game in which each player tries to reach the opponent’s back rank. Onager is named after a Roman siege engine that is a type of catapult, as the way the pieces move resembles how projectiles are hurled forward with this device. Onager was inspired by the game Epaminondas, a masterpiece designed in 1975 by Robert Abbott, and also published by nestorgames. Onager uses simple mechanics with a classy feeling similar to those in Chinese Checkers, Halma, or Bashni.
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Designers
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Néstor Romeral Andrés
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Néstor Romeral Andrés
Publishers
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nestorgames
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