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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for those who love heavy Euros with rich themes and interconnected mechanics.
Highlights
- Stunning visual production
- Deep strategic layers
- Dynamic modular board
- Steampunk theme perfectly applied
Keep in mind
- Steep learning curve
- Games can be long
About the game
What you do in a play session
Dust off your top hat and fire up the boilers, because in Daitoshi, steam is the law of the land! You step into the shoes of an industrial tycoon during an era of frantic progress, where the goal is to turn the city into a monument to steampunk engineering. The game puts you in charge of workers and resources, challenging you to expand districts, electrify the city, and develop wild inventions that would make any inventor jealous. But it's not just about building for the sake of building: you'll need fuel, and that's where the exploration of forests and rivers comes in.
The dynamics are intense: you move your tycoon to new districts, allocate your workers, and decide whether to focus on production or urban expansion. The ultimate goal? Contribute to the construction of the 'mega-machine,' that colossal contraption symbolizing the pinnacle of progress. However, this growth comes at a cost. For the city to grow, trees fall and rivers dry up. While science claims this is just the cost of progress, local legends whisper that the Yôkai—mystical nature creatures—are not happy with the mess.
Will you be the ruthless industrialist who ignores fairy tales in the name of efficiency, or will you have the prudence to invest in reforestation projects to clear your conscience (and your public image)? Between resource management, the fight for space on the modular board, and the technological race, Daitoshi is a deep strategy game where every decision impacts the city's infrastructure and your reputation. It's a feast for those who love 'euro' games with layers of complexity, where optimization is the key to victory. Get ready to manage your hand, place your workers, and perhaps dominate the steam age before nature decides to collect the debt.
The dynamics are intense: you move your tycoon to new districts, allocate your workers, and decide whether to focus on production or urban expansion. The ultimate goal? Contribute to the construction of the 'mega-machine,' that colossal contraption symbolizing the pinnacle of progress. However, this growth comes at a cost. For the city to grow, trees fall and rivers dry up. While science claims this is just the cost of progress, local legends whisper that the Yôkai—mystical nature creatures—are not happy with the mess.
Will you be the ruthless industrialist who ignores fairy tales in the name of efficiency, or will you have the prudence to invest in reforestation projects to clear your conscience (and your public image)? Between resource management, the fight for space on the modular board, and the technological race, Daitoshi is a deep strategy game where every decision impacts the city's infrastructure and your reputation. It's a feast for those who love 'euro' games with layers of complexity, where optimization is the key to victory. Get ready to manage your hand, place your workers, and perhaps dominate the steam age before nature decides to collect the debt.
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Publisher
Devir, HIT Games, Portal Games, Skellig Games
Designer
Dani Garcia
Artist
Marina Vidal
Community
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116want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game too complex?
Yes, it's an 'Expert' level game. If you're used to modern Euros, you'll be fine, but beginners will face a steep learning curve.
How long does a game take?
Expect to spend about 2 hours per game, varying depending on the number of players and the group's experience.
Can I play it solo?
Yes! The game supports 1 to 4 players, so you can test your strategies in solo mode.
What is the recommended age?
The recommendation is 14+ due to the complexity of the rules and strategic depth.
Does the theme influence the gameplay?
Absolutely. The tension between industrial progress and nature preservation (and the Yôkai) creates interesting dilemmas during the game.
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