Master of Respect

In Master of Respect, you step into the shoes of a martial arts master aiming to expand your dojo. Your mission involves recruiting new students, training them, and mastering new skills. Each round, players secretly plan their disciples' actions, and then, one by one, these actions are revealed and executed. The cool twist is that when someone performs an action, other players can 'respect' it (perhaps at a cost) to perform the same action! It's a resource management game with an action programming feel, requiring you to think several steps ahead. But beware, as opponents' actions might force you to rethink your plans and adapt your strategy on the fly. Ultimately, victory points are earned from respects given, leftover resources, students recruited and trained, and skills mastered. It’s a game that blends careful planning with the need to react to others' moves, all set against a martial arts backdrop.

The game has a medium complexity, ideal for those with some board game experience looking for an interesting tactical challenge. Player interaction is primarily indirect, through the 'follow' action mechanic, which can lead to tense moments and quick decisions. It plays in about 60 minutes, perfect for a weeknight session or as a warm-up for longer games. With 3 to 5 players, the dynamic shifts considerably, but the core of planning and adapting remains. If you enjoy games with action programming and a touch of interaction where you can copy others' moves, Master of Respect might be a great choice.