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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.
An Anti-tricktaking game with a Cthulhu Mythos theme If you want to live long, you shouldn't cognize something. If you want to play happily, you shouldn't know about the existence of horrible deities who dominated old earth. Will you bear up and survive these distractions? It is...
Players
3-6
Time
?-?
Age
10+
Weight
1.57
Rating
5.99
Should this hit the table?
Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.
Teaching signal
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
More strategic control
Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.
Tekeli-li has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, expansions available, strategic depth, scalability, and moderate easiness to learn. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their strategies over time. It adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience.
Tekeli-li has a low influence of luck. Random elements have minimal impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
Overview
An Anti-tricktaking game with a Cthulhu Mythos theme If you want to live long, you shouldn't cognize something. If you want to play happily, you shouldn't know about the existence of horrible deities who dominated old earth. Will you bear up and survive these distractions? It is up to you. Cross your fingers! Contents12 Fire(red)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Earth(black)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Water(blue)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Air(white)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) Also you needAbout 30 unnamable markers Object of the gameEscape from unknown horror. Remain far away from the Great Old Ones' insanity. At the end, players who have the most unnamable markers are frighteningly havocked. ApectsBasically, do not take a trick. If you do, the Great Old Ones may come along (and unnamable markers). Cards where both the number and color are the same cancel each other and allow the possibility of an escape from unnamable markers.
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