Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Indie, Quiz/Trivia, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Mousechief
- Publishers: Mousechief
Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! (2009)
Overview
Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! is a cooperative board game for 2-4 players, ages 14 and up. Players take on the roles of four flappers in a 1920s American small town who are trying to overcome the intolerance and repression of their community.
The game is played on four beautiful game boards, each representing a different location in the town. Players move their characters around the boards, interacting with other characters and collecting items. The game also includes dozens of character cards and thousands of dialog cards, which provide endless replayability.
Gameplay
The goal of the game is to complete a series of challenges, such as attending a speakeasy, getting a job, or winning a dance contest. Players can complete these challenges by working together and using their unique abilities.
Each player has a unique set of abilities, such as wit, charm, or brazenness. Players can use these abilities to interact with other characters, collect items, or overcome obstacles.
The game is played in a series of rounds. In each round, players take turns moving their characters around the board and interacting with other characters. Players can also use their abilities to help other players or to hinder their opponents.
The game ends when the players have completed all of the challenges or when they have run out of time.
Components
The game includes the following components:
- Four game boards
- Dozens of character cards
- Thousands of dialog cards
- Four character pawns
- A die
- A timer
Setup
To set up the game, each player chooses a character and takes the corresponding character pawn. Players then place their pawns on the starting space on the board.
The deck of dialog cards is shuffled and placed in the center of the table. The deck of character cards is also shuffled and placed face down next to the dialog cards.
Gameplay
The game is played in a series of rounds. In each round, players take turns moving their characters around the board and interacting with other characters.
On their turn, a player can take the following actions:
- Move their character up to two spaces.
- Interact with another character.
- Use an ability.
- Draw a dialog card.
Interacting with other characters
When a player interacts with another character, they draw a dialog card. The dialog card will provide information about the character, such as their name, personality, and goals. Players can use this information to build relationships with other characters and to gain their help.
Using abilities
Each player has a unique set of abilities that they can use to help themselves or other players. For example, the Wit ability can be used to persuade other characters, the Charm ability can be used to gain favors, and the Brazenness ability can be used to intimidate other characters.
Drawing dialog cards
Players can draw dialog cards at any time during their turn. Dialog cards can provide information about other characters, as well as rumors and gossip about the town. Players can use this information to their advantage when interacting with other characters.
End of the game
The game ends when the players have completed all of the challenges or when they have run out of time.
If the players have completed all of the challenges, they win the game. If the players have run out of time, they lose the game.
Review
Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! is a great board game that immerses players in the world of a 1920s American small town. With four beautiful game boards, dozens of character cards, and thousands of dialog cards, this game offers endless replayability.
The game is also very challenging, as players must work together to overcome the intolerance and repression of their community. However, the game is also very rewarding, as players can experience the satisfaction of overcoming adversity and making a difference in the world.
Overall, Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! is a great board game that is perfect for fans of history, flappers, and women’s empowerment.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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