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Manchester Games

Game ID: GID0452368
Game Info
Year
2000
Players
2-6
Age
8+
Playtime
60 min
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Description

Board game featuring 8 different games on a board representing Greater Manchester England

Description

Board game featuring 8 different games on a board representing Greater Manchester England

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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • immersive scenario design
  • strong thematic vibe and production
Cons
  • app reliance can slow down setup
  • heavier than casual party games
Thematic elements
  • investigation, chasing supernatural threats, and city-wide intrigue
  • historical/alternate-history shenanigans with app integration
Comparison games
  • Eldritch Horror (for vibe and theme alignment)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • App Assisted — player actions and events unfold via an app; cooperative puzzle-like play with narrative twists
  • app-assisted scenario design — player actions and events unfold via an app; cooperative puzzle-like play with narrative twists
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Quotes (from this video)
  • it's by far the best puzzle game we've played
  • the highs are highs and the lows are lows
  • it's a really brilliant package
  • negotiation makes it easier for people to get in
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