A Rusty Throne

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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

A Rusty Throne has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers fresh experiences each playthrough and allows players to improve their strategies over time.

Luck profile

A Rusty Throne has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements, such as dice rolls or card draws, have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While luck plays a significant role, players also have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game's outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of both elements.

Overview

What ABG knows about this game

"A Rusty Throne" is a fast-playing solitaire Card Driven Wargame set in a low fantasy realm, featuring an elegant player-influenced enemy AI with no book-keeping, and multi-use cards leading to difficult decisions. King Alric is mad, everyone knows that; a rusty mind on a rusty throne. As the heir to Prydon's northern highlands, the troubles of court are far away for you until the King has your father executed for a treason he didn't commit. Pledging to end his reign, you march to war. The other Lords of the land stand with the King for now; no matter, you will take their castles by force. The King has more men, more resources and more power, but you have friends at court, spies who can influence the King's military decisions. Perhaps that will be enough, if the flames of heaven will it. —description from the designer

Mechanism

5

Action Points Area Movement Campaign / Battle Card Driven Card Play Conflict Resolution Command Cards

Family

4

Components: Map (Continental / National scale) Players: Solitaire Only Games Players: Solitaire Only Wargames Players: Wargames with Solitaire Rules

Type

1

Wargames

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