Gashapon, those machines that distribute small toys, are a real institution in Japan. Find this addition principle in Gasha, our backgammon game of the week.
Several billion mini-games have come out of Gachabon in Japan since their invention. cheating, our game for the week, deals with the aesthetics and assembly principle of these machines.
Each player starts with four cards Gachabon On hand, each represents one of the possible toys: a robot, a radish keychain or sushi, a Kitsune or a charming girl. The rest of the cards are stacked in several piles in the center of the table.
Four collector cards are also displayed for all to see. As soon as one is taken, it is replaced. It is worth victory points at the end of the game, and in order to get it you have to get rid of Gachabon Correspondents with his hand. The more complicated it is to achieve the opposite, the more points we score, and vice versa.
The course of the game is very simple because it consists of choosing between two drawings GachabonOr exchanging cards from his hand to collect. And that’s it!
In addition to the end points of the game, there is also a half-ticket on the collecting cards. Two halves worth a random bonus code (victory points, replay of a tournament, or two Gachabon wildcard to help get the next set). And if half of the tickets are of the same color, then we draw an additional card.
The game ends once all bonus codes are earned, or when there are no more cards. Gachabon Or collectible, the highest score wins.
Why are you playing cheats?
cheating It is the typical game that you play with your children or with people who are not used to playing. It is really easy to access, intuitive and without any complicated calculations. You collect the cards in your hand, then you exchange them for combinations to score points. Simple and effective.
Serendipity is obviously very present, because we don’t know exactly which one Gachabon We’re going to draw, just like surprise when we’re waiting for our game to fall off the machine while crossing our fingers so it’s the one we’re missing out on. But this random aspect is slightly offset by the backs of cards that have two or three cards on them Gachabon. It will be one of them, but it is not clear which one.
It is accessible and intuitive and without any complicated calculations
In fact, it is intended for the family audience and beginners. If you are looking for a great strategy game, then go your way. However, it is not a matter of playing randomly. Sometimes you have to be patient to complete your hand and aim for a more interesting combination – with the risk of getting stung under the nose by an opponent. You also have to be careful when approaching the end of the game, so that others do not overtake you.
The graphic world also conveys the theme well, with style pop Colorful cards and game representations that will make you want to get real!
A small and very simple, affordable collecting game, with mechanics and illustrations in keeping with its theme, cheating Perfect for playing with kids or beginners. No need to worry to have fun!
- cheating It is a game created by Jason Levine
- Drawn by Kristen Alkoff and Miguel Coimbra
- Posted by Bankiiiz Editions
- From 2 to 6 players from the age of 7 years
- For games that last about 20 minutes
- Priced at €13.50 in Philibert
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