1902 Méliès — Prices

Ever wondered what it was like behind the scenes at the birth of cinema? In 1902 Méliès, you travel back in time to work with the legendary Georges Méliès, the 'Wizard of Cinema', during the creation of the masterpiece 'A Trip to the Moon'. Here, you aren't the main director, but one of his assistants, and your mission is to ensure the magic happens on the ground. The game puts you in charge of the logistics at the Montreuil studio, where every decision counts to turn wild ideas into real images.

The heart of the game is worker placement. You'll need to strategically position your assistants to perform several essential tasks. First, you must acquire the scenes that need to be recorded and gather the necessary materials for those pioneering special effects. Then, it's time to set up the scenery, dress the actors, and position them correctly so the shot is perfect. But filming is only half the battle! To really score points, you'll have to cut and paste the scenes into the movie and, in a master touch, hand-paint the photograms to add color, as color cinema was a painstaking manual process back then.

The game is a dance of resource and time management. You must balance preparation with execution, knowing exactly when to record and when to edit to maximize your points. Whoever best coordinates the production, transforming Méliès' vision into fabulous sequences, will be crowned the studio's best assistant. With a medium weight, it offers an interesting challenge without being punishing, making it a charming experience for those who love historical themes and efficiency mechanics. Get your clapperboard ready, organize your actors, and action!