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Pests!

Players are various kinds of exterminators trying to rid a home of a pest infestation. The owner is only paying the first to complete the job though so stay focused! Use your actions to play the cards you drafted, set traps, hinder opponents, and more!

Players

2-6

Time

45-75

Age

10+

Weight

2

Rating

6.85

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Pests! has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Pests! has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Pests! 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 players to improve their tactics over time. The player interaction score is average. Pests! scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is moderately easy to learn, striking a balance between accessibility and depth. Overall, Pests! has a strong replayability score, making it a game that can be enjoyed multiple times.

Luck profile

Pests! has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning, the game still relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy. Overall, Pests! is a game where luck and player strategy both play a significant role in determining the outcome.

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