Episode 213: Replayability

News:

• Archeos Society

  • Retheme and Reprint of Ethnos from 2017 Designed by Paolo Mori

  • 2-6 players, 60 minutes, Published by Space Cowboys - estimated release June 2023

  • Guide your team in Archeos Society as you explore legendary sites, form expeditions to control sites. 

• Vaalbara

  • Coming May 2023 to retail, Published by Studio H and Hachette.

  • 2-5 players, 20 minute playtime. Fun and fast, simultaneous role selection card game. 

  • Set in the Neolithic period, players must discover uncharted lands for their tribe. Each player has a set of 12 tribe cards that they must play cleverly over 9 rounds to accumulate the most points and best lands for their tribe. 

  • Currently available to play on Board Game Arena.

• Dragon Eclipse

  • Story driven, co-op/solo game for 1-2 players, campaign play. 

  • Estimated launch on gamefound Late Q3 2023

  • Description from publisher via BGG “Enter a magical world of mythical beasts and ancient dragons in Dragon Eclipse, the exciting new board game for 1-2 players! Uncover the secrets of the eclipse that changed everything and discover the dangerous and treacherous world that awaits you. Explore a vivid and immersive world filled with majestic and unique creatures you can battle, tame, catch, and train. Each creature has a unique deck of cards you can use in combat and special abilities, offering endless tactical possibilities to master.”

• Nemesis: Retaliation

  • Gamefound campaign coming Gamefound Campaign Coming 2023 Q4

  • From the publisher via BGG “This time, players will take on the roles of highly trained marines, entering the alien nest with strict orders and the most advanced tools available. But will they be well-prepared enough to face the unrelenting horde that awaits them? In Nemesis: Retaliation, the tension is higher than ever as players must survive against overwhelming odds and the possibility of betrayal at every step.”

• Unmatched: Tales to Amaze

  • Coming to Kickstarter 3/23/23

  • Co-op and solo modes for unmatched. Includes 4 new playable characters Nikola Tesla, Annie Christmas, The Golden Bat, and Dr. Jill Trent.

  • Two villains included in the box, Mothman and The Martain Invader plus minions - Jersey Devil, Ant Queen, Loveland Frog, The Blob, Tarantula, and Skunk Ape.

What have we been playing:

• (Adam) Zombies!!! 13: DEFCON Z

• (Courtney) Skate Summer

• (Kent) Namiji

• (Matt) Nemesis: Lockdown on pc

• (Rob) Nemesis: Lockdown on pc

Topic: Replayability

• How would you define replayability? What makes a game replayable? 

• How important is replayability for you? Does it impact your purchasing habits? 

• How many plays of a game do you need to feel like you have received adequate replay value?

• What types of replayability do you enjoy?

• What are examples of games that offer excellent replay value?

• What are some games that offer low replay value that you still love?

• Are hobby boardgamers overly concerned with replayability in their games or asking for high replayability in their games justified?

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