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Shadow Rivals

In Shadow Rivals, you will be leading a team of 8 skillful bandits each with a different specialty, robbing the riches from the extravagant parties that take place every night. But there are rival teams that also want to rob these patricians, so you will need all your wits to gai...

Players

2-5

Time

30-40

Age

12+

Weight

1.33

Rating

6.91

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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Shadow Rivals has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, strategic depth, and scalability. The presence of expansions adds to the replay value. The game offers a good balance between ease of learning and depth, making it accessible to new players while providing room for improvement and discovery of new tactics. The player interaction score is average, but overall, Shadow Rivals offers a fresh and engaging experience with each playthrough.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Shadow Rivals is 5.67. This indicates that the game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is influenced by both luck and player strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of chance and skill.

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In Shadow Rivals, you will be leading a team of 8 skillful bandits each with a different specialty, robbing the riches from the extravagant parties that take place every night. But there are rival teams that also want to rob these patricians, so you will need all your wits to gain the upper hand, and make sure you get the biggest slice of the pie. The church bell has just rung for 6 pm, so put on your cloak and go meet your crew in the dark alley near a fancy mansion. It is now time to roll and show them who leads the most notorious team of bandits in town, laughing all the way to the bank.

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Designers

1
Halifa

Artists

1
AT2

Publishers

1
Moaideas Game Design

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