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What this is
Trouble strikes at the foot of Vesuvius. Creeping lava. Who will survive unscathed. Before the eruption, players play cards to place their pieces in buildings. When Omen cards are drawn, the player can take any opponent's piece and throw it into the erupting volcano.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 45 minutes
- Minimum age
- 10 and up
- First published
- 2004
- Designer
- Klaus-Jürgen Wrede
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate The Downfall of Pompeii
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 teach5.3/10
- Gateway friendliness5.3/10
- Component quality6.1/10
- Table presence6.2/10
- Travel friendliness5.9/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.9SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive4.8FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced4.8Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.4Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.4LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.6SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome3.2No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.8Lap trayTwo tables
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