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What this is
Sail through this beautiful archipelago, build vast palaces, and hire specialists. The main tension comes from converting limited resources into an engine that can support larger choices later in the game.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 40–80 minutes
- Minimum age
- 13 and up
- First published
- 2017
- Designers
- Bruno Cathala, Marc Paquien
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Yamataï
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 teach5.8/10
- Gateway friendliness6.2/10
- Component quality6.8/10
- Table presence6.6/10
- Travel friendliness6.0/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.8SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.4FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.4Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.8Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.0LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate3.1SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyNone1.6No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.0Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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