Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 45–90 min
- BGG rating: 6.5
About Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist
Jiguan - a form of ancient Chinese science and mechanical engineering. In the old days powerful weapons and machine of Jiguan were so advanced that the common people believes it to have mysterious powers. As a master mechanist in Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist, it is your job to acquire parts, obtain energy, improve your skills and complete your creation. Your goal is to advance your place in the Five Pagodas, by creating unique mechanical beasts. Your creations not only bring you honor but also contribute to the advancement of Eastern civilization. Players must acquire parts to build mechanical beasts, so they can advance their place on the Five Pagodas, receive new blueprints or bonus cards. When the Parts supplies run out, the the current Period ends and score is calculated. There are two Periods in the game, at the end of the game the player with the most Honor Points (VP) wins. —description from the publisher
- Released
- 2019
- Designer
- Eros Lin
- Age
- 14+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist?
Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist is best with 3 players (1 vote).
How long does Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist take to play?
A game of Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist takes 45–90 min.
What age is Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist for?
The recommended minimum age for Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist is 14+.
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