# Master of Respect

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #5380
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Kentaro Yazawa (矢沢 賢太郎)
- **Artists**: Takashi Yamauchi (山内貴司), ヒョーゴノスケ (Hyogonosuke)
- **Publishers**: Hobby Japan, Hoy Games
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Follow, Variable Phase Order

## Verdict
For those who enjoy planning and adapting, Master of Respect offers a strategic dose with a 'copycat' twist that works well!Clever action planningSubtle yet effective interactionCool martial arts themeSlight initial learning curveCan feel indirect at timesRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How many people can play Master of Respect?
The game is designed for 3 to 5 players.

### How long does a game typically last?
A game session usually takes around 60 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity level?
Master of Respect has a medium weight (2.28/5 on BGG), making it accessible for those already familiar with some board games.

### Is this a competitive or cooperative game?
It's a competitive game, where each master aims to expand their dojo and accumulate the most victory points.

### Do I need to know English to play?
There is no language dependency, as the actions and rules are quite visual and can be easily explained in different languages.

### What is the main distinguishing feature of Master of Respect?
The 'follow' mechanic, where players can copy another player's action by giving 'respect,' creates interesting interaction and keeps players attentive to others' moves.

### Is it a good game for beginners?
It might be a bit challenging for absolute beginners due to the action programming, but players with some experience will adapt well.

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