Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Card & Board Game, Indie, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Alexey Bokulev, Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive Entertainment, Sergei Klimov
- Publishers: Yukitama Creative Industries
Gremlins, Inc.: A Cutthroat Capitalist Adventure
In the murky depths of a steampunk metropolis, where gears turn and steam billows, there exists a clandestine world of corrupt gremlins vying for money, power, and prestige. This is the world of Gremlins, Inc., a ruthlessly entertaining strategy board game that will have you laughing and scheming your way to victory.
Gameplay Overview
Gremlins, Inc. is played by 2-4 players who each control a different gremlin faction. The goal of the game is to accumulate the most wealth and prestige by any means necessary. Players can do this by stealing resources, extorting bribes, manipulating elections, arresting other players, and sending them telegrams of misfortune.
The game is played over a series of rounds, each of which consists of four phases:
- Income Phase: Players collect income from their businesses and investments.
- Action Phase: Players take turns performing actions, such as moving their gremlins around the board, stealing resources, or bribing officials.
- Event Phase: A random event card is drawn and resolved. These events can have a positive or negative impact on the players.
- Election Phase: Players vote for the next mayor of the city. The mayor gains special powers and abilities that can be used to help their faction.
Cutthroat Capitalism at Its Finest
Gremlins, Inc. is a game of cutthroat capitalism at its finest. Players must be willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means resorting to underhanded tactics. The game encourages players to backstab, bribe, and blackmail their way to the top.
But it’s not all about being ruthless. Players also need to be strategic in their decision-making. They need to carefully consider which actions to take each turn and how to best use their resources. The game rewards players who are able to think ahead and plan for the long term.
Unique and Flavorful Characters
One of the things that makes Gremlins, Inc. so enjoyable is its unique and flavorful characters. Each gremlin faction has its own unique abilities and playstyle. For example, the Industrious Gremlins are masters of production, while the Cunning Gremlins are experts at deception.
This variety of characters makes for a lot of replayability. Players can experiment with different factions and strategies to find the ones that best suit their playstyle.
Gorgeous Artwork and Components
Gremlins, Inc. is a beautiful game, with gorgeous artwork and high-quality components. The game board is a vibrant and detailed steampunk cityscape, and the gremlin miniatures are full of character.
The game also comes with a number of other components, such as resource tokens, bribe tokens, and election cards. These components are all well-made and add to the overall quality of the game.
Conclusion
Gremlins, Inc. is a fantastic strategy board game that is sure to please fans of cutthroat capitalism, steampunk, and unique and flavorful characters. The game is well-designed, beautifully produced, and a lot of fun to play.
If you’re looking for a game that will challenge your strategic thinking and make you laugh out loud, then Gremlins, Inc. is the perfect game for you.
Review Score
8.5/10
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