Who would love this: Strategy gamers
ROVE is probably the toughest Button Shy game I’ve tested so far. This is a game that will sure fascinate strategy gamers that love something challenging. Thank you Even Toys And Games for providing this!
Why I love ❤️ it:
(1) Solo Game For Strategy Thinkers
ROVE is a solo game for thinkers! The game starts with 6 module cards laid out in a 2×3 grid. The rest of the cards serve dual purposes as movement and pattern cards. First, reveal a pattern card (which features one specific module icon and several general locations around it where any modules can be placed). Now, move the 6 modules into position to match the pattern. Each module has specific way it moves. You also need to play 1 or more movement cards (5 cards in your hand to choose from) that will give you between 1 to 5 movement points each to move your modules. Each card has 2 numbers: if your modules match the pattern on the movement card, you can earn the higher movement points. The BEST thing? Each module also has a 1-time special power that is super helpful! Once you completed a pattern, discard all used movement cards, and draw another pattern card along with an additional movement card. You win when you’ve completed 7 patterns before movement cards run out.
(2) One-Time Use Special Abilities
I LOVE the strategy element! You need to tackle difficult module (such as “Coil” card that can only move when leap over another). Special abilities are super useful, but each can only be used once per game, so - spend wisely! You can swap 2 modules, move any module 1 space, place the crappy Coil in any valid location, and more!
(3) Expansion Sets Included
This version from @eventoysandgames also includes expansion sets - in “Fascinating Flora”, you get 6 Movement Cards that refresh spent Module abilities. Fancy something more difficult? Use “Icy” pack to freeze your modules, “Alien” that makes all modules copy a specific Module’s movement, and “Cosmic” with anti-pattern rule. There is also a “Crawler” pack with modules that crawl around other Modules.
(4) Cool Artwork
I love the quirky artwork, and how the completed Mission Cards form a cool panoramic image. Each movement card also has handy marks on edges to help us track the movement points.
# gifted in exchange for review
Where to buy this:
https://www.aussiehobbies.com.au/products/rove-card-game
https://shop.goodgames.com.au/products/rove?variant=43360285393054
https://morethanmeeples.com.au/product/rove-card-game/
https://realtoys.com.au/products/rove
https://www.unclepetestoys.com.au/rove-card-game/
https://www.m-g.com.au/product/rove/
https://www.gamesworldbrisbane.com.au/rove
https://www.presentsofmind.com.au/game/rove/
https://vaultgames.com.au/products/rove
Check out my other reviews on Button Shy games:
- Food Chain Island, By Button Shy / Even Toys And Games
- Circle The Wagons, By Button Shy/ Even Toys And Games
- Skulls of Sedlec, By Button Shy/ Even Toys And Games
- Sprawlopolis, By Button Shy/ Even Toys And Games
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