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Pool Position

The setting is pool side at a swanky hotel and players are trying to get their beach towels into the choice locations next to the pool. Players use equal sets of power cards to determine the number of placement points for each round. These movement points are then used to place t...

Players

2-5

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

1.73

Rating

5.73

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The game Pool Position has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.1

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

The game Pool Position has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Pool Position 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 allows players to improve their strategy over time. The player interaction score is average. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is moderately easy to learn, offering a good balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Pool Position has a strong replayability score of 8.0.

Luck profile

The game of Pool Position has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning, luck still plays a significant role. The game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome.

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The setting is pool side at a swanky hotel and players are trying to get their beach towels into the choice locations next to the pool. Players use equal sets of power cards to determine the number of placement points for each round. These movement points are then used to place their towels or dislodge others' towels. However activity in a particular row of towels attracts the attention of the cabana boys, who can eventually lock a row up permanently.

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Designers

1
Thorsten Gimmler

Artists

1
Walter Pepperle

Publishers

1
F.X. Schmid

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