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Schwarm!

In the late autumn of 1943, an American B-17F veers out of formation and heads back to the safety of Great Britain. A "schwarm" of German fighters breaks off to give it a proper farewell. In this solitaire game the player leads the German schwarm in an attack against the B-17. Th...

Players

1-2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

1.75

Rating

6.32

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Schwarm 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 actions. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Schwarm 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 actions. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Schwarm! has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh and different experience each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. 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 effort.

Luck profile

Schwarm! has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is determined by a balanced mix of random elements and player strategy. While random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable impact on the game, players also have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, luck plays a significant role in the game, but player strategy and decisions also have a considerable influence on the outcome.

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In the late autumn of 1943, an American B-17F veers out of formation and heads back to the safety of Great Britain. A "schwarm" of German fighters breaks off to give it a proper farewell. In this solitaire game the player leads the German schwarm in an attack against the B-17. The player wins if he destroys the bomber while losing none of his own aircraft. An LPS bonus mini-game.

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Designers

2
Mark Aasted Jeremy White

Artists

1
Mark Mahaffey

Publishers

3
Against the Odds Banana Games LPS, Inc.

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