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The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently interact and react to each other's strategies. However, there is limited emphasis on cooperation.
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War Of The Pacific, Chile Vs. Perú And Bolivia, 1879-1883
War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 is a two-player, low-complexity board-wargame of one of the most decisive wars waged in South America during the 19th Century. This game simulates the conventional aspects of the war, from the outbreak to January of 1881 w...
Players
1-3
Time
?-?
Age
14+
Weight
2.4
Rating
6.87
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The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently interact and react to each other's strategies. However, there is limited emphasis on cooperation.
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
Replay value
The game War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 has a high replayability score of 7.7 out of 10. With its high variability in the gameboard, the presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability, players can expect fresh and engaging experiences each time they play.
Luck profile
The War of the Pacific has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating. Overall, luck plays a significant role, but player strategy and decisions also have an important influence on the game's outcome.
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War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 is a two-player, low-complexity board-wargame of one of the most decisive wars waged in South America during the 19th Century. This game simulates the conventional aspects of the war, from the outbreak to January of 1881 when the Chileans captured the Peruvian capital of Lima, and the guerilla war that followed, to the standoff that ensued to 1883. The game consists of twelve game turns, each game turn representing approximately two months of real time. Each hexagon on the map represents approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) from side to opposite side, and individual units represent battalions and regiments; naval chits generally represent individual ships. Components: One 22" x 34" map & 280 counters (from the publisher's website) Published in Strategy & Tactics magazine # 282 Sep-Oct 2013
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Designers
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Javier Romero
Artists
2
Trevor Holman
Joe Youst
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Decision Games (I)
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