Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation, high frequency of interaction, and limited emphasis on cooperation.
Rich game profile
Patronize
The setting: Toscana during the Renaissance, in an Italia that has yet to develop a central government in a Europe that has only recently emerged from the dark ages. The nobles that held power have fallen, and traders with money are now attempting to climb the ladder of power. De...
Players
3-5
Time
?-?
Age
14+
Weight
2.14
Rating
6.10
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Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation, high frequency of interaction, and limited emphasis on cooperation.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
2.7
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Patronize 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 improvement over time. The player interaction score is moderate. It scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. The game is moderately easy to learn, offering a balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Patronize has a strong replayability score of 7.9.
Luck profile
The final luck score for Patronize is 5.33, indicating a moderate influence of luck on the game outcome. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy.
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The setting: Toscana during the Renaissance, in an Italia that has yet to develop a central government in a Europe that has only recently emerged from the dark ages. The nobles that held power have fallen, and traders with money are now attempting to climb the ladder of power. Determined to elevate their fame, they use their finances to become patrons of talented individuals, and aid and protect them in their endeavors. In Patronize (??????), the players are wealthy merchants who control individuals with talents in fields such as religion, arts, science, and exploration, trying to become more famous. But other rich merchants are also out there, and the competition to become someone's official patron is fierce; sometimes your intended protégé is snatched from under your nose. Patronize uses trick-taking mechanisms and features 17 types of people cards, all with different abilities. Packaged inside AEG's version are: Dominare: Promo Cards Mercante: Shipment & Fleeting Promo Cards Courtier: Power Promo Cards
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Designers
1
Hisashi Hayashi
Artists
1
Ryo Nyamo
Publishers
1
OKAZU Brand
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