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What this is
In Macao, players deliver goods, build the city and their tableau using a unique dice selection method. Macao lasts twelve rounds, and in each round players select one new card from a display specific to that round, two of which were revealed at the start of the game and others that were revealed only at the start of the round. Players score points by delivering goods, paying gold coins, using the powers on their cards, and building in Macao.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 90 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- Designer
- Stefan Feld
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Macao
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.5/10
- Ease of teach4.0/10
- Gateway friendliness4.7/10
- Component quality7.3/10
- Table presence7.4/10
- Travel friendliness5.2/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.9SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive4.9FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.6Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.5Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.9LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.7SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.4No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table6.1Lap trayTwo tables
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