Table feel
Ptolemy has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
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Ptolemy
A two-player, astronomy-themed climbing game released at Korea Boardgamecon 2023. Also, it was sold later at Tokyo Game Market Spring 2023. The goal is to win two of the three rounds by getting rid of their cards.
Players
2
Time
10-30
Age
14+
Weight
?
Rating
7.06
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Ptolemy has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
3.9
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.2
Scales well
Strategy
4.6
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
Ptolemy offers a high degree of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds to the replay value, providing new content and gameplay elements. The strategic depth of the game allows for players to continuously improve their strategies and discover new tactics. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment. Overall, Ptolemy has a strong replayability score of 7.79.
Luck profile
Ptolemy has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. While random elements like dice rolls or card draws do have a notable impact on the game outcome, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of luck through strategic decisions and planning. The game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with player decisions playing a significant role in determining the outcome. Overall, Ptolemy is not heavily dependent on luck and relies more on player strategy and decisions.
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A two-player, astronomy-themed climbing game released at Korea Boardgamecon 2023. Also, it was sold later at Tokyo Game Market Spring 2023. The goal is to win two of the three rounds by getting rid of their cards.
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