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What boardgame, or mechanic in a boardgame, do you find so clever in its simplicity? (feddit.it)
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I'll start: the solo system in A Feast for Odin. You just have to control two hands/colors that block each other's worker placement. No automa, no special rules.

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[-] raparperi11@sopuli.xyz 5 points 4 days ago

How the turns are determined in Nova Luna. It's always the person who's token is last who goes. As long as you're last you can keep taking turns. When you pass another player's token, your turn is over. Everyone is always able to see the turn order and you can (try to) calculate when your turn is and which tiles will be available to you.

[-] ada@friend.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 days ago

@raparperi11 @judgyweevil That's the same mechanic Tokaido uses! It's the reason I love the game. Elegant in its simplicity!

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