8.2
rating
Ludopedia
7.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy games with an economic and political crisis theme, where you need to be clever to profit while the world is burning, CRISIS is for you! It's a tense and strategic challenge.
Highlights
- Tense resource management
- Immersive, thought-provoking theme
- High-stakes decisions
- Strategic player interaction
Keep in mind
- Steep initial learning curve
- Can be stressful
- Luck dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Axia, a land of glorious past, the present is a rollercoaster of uncertainties, and the future looks like a maze! The nation faces a deep crisis: an unrelenting economic recession, stark social inequality, and a political system on the verge of collapse. It's a country seemingly at war with itself, where old divisions resurface, and the current generation, along with future ones, has everything to lose.
CRISIS puts you in the shoes of a visionary industrial leader, tasked with rebuilding your business and generating value amidst this chaos. The mission is clear: will you and your fellow industrialists do your part to save Axia? Can you sacrifice immediate profit for a more promising future, even if it means taking risks? The key to survival and prosperity lies in seeing opportunities where others only see despair.
With engaging worker placement and commodity speculation mechanics, you'll need to masterfully position your managers. Invest in promising companies, trade valuable resources, and navigate the local bureaucracy and regulations. The game is a race against time and other players, where every decision counts to grow and prosper while the country struggles through the crisis. It's a semi-cooperative challenge where collaboration might be necessary, but victory is individual. Prepare for a tense and strategic experience!
CRISIS puts you in the shoes of a visionary industrial leader, tasked with rebuilding your business and generating value amidst this chaos. The mission is clear: will you and your fellow industrialists do your part to save Axia? Can you sacrifice immediate profit for a more promising future, even if it means taking risks? The key to survival and prosperity lies in seeing opportunities where others only see despair.
With engaging worker placement and commodity speculation mechanics, you'll need to masterfully position your managers. Invest in promising companies, trade valuable resources, and navigate the local bureaucracy and regulations. The game is a race against time and other players, where every decision counts to grow and prosper while the country struggles through the crisis. It's a semi-cooperative challenge where collaboration might be necessary, but victory is individual. Prepare for a tense and strategic experience!
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Best player count
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1
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3
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BEST
5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
LudiCreations, Geek Attitude Games
Designer
Pantelis Bouboulis, Sotirios Tsantilas
Artist
Anthony Cournoyer, Viktor Csete
Community
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3,749owners
1,101wishlist
177want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime?
A game of CRISIS typically lasts between 45 and 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 5 players. It offers a solo mode and also works very well with larger groups.
Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
CRISIS is a semi-cooperative game. Everyone tries to prevent the nation's total collapse, but only one player will be the ultimate winner, creating internal competition.
What is the game's complexity?
With a medium weight of 3.09/5 on BGG, CRISIS is considered an expert game. It requires strategic planning and good resource management.
Does the game have a lot of text?
The text present on cards and the board is considered low, making it easily memorizable or translatable, which facilitates gameplay.
Is it a good game for strategy game beginners?
As an expert game, it might be a bit challenging for newcomers. Players with some experience in worker placement and economic management games will adapt better.
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