# Project L ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: #379 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 20-40 min - **Weight**: 1.56 / 5 - **Designers**: Adam Španěl, Jan Soukal, Michal Mikeš - **Artists**: Jaroslav Jurica, Marek Loskot, Pavel Richter - **Publishers**: Boardcubator, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, CrowD Games, Galápagos Jogos, Gémklub, Hobby Japan - **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Puzzle, Video Game Theme - **Mechanics**: Action Points, Contracts, Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Resource Queue, Solo / Solitaire Game ## Verdict If you love a good puzzle and the satisfying feeling of building an efficient game engine, Project L is the perfect choice for your game nights!Addictive and satisfying puzzlesImpeccable production with acrylic piecesClever and fluid action engineSimple rules, strategic depthSuper pleasant tactile experienceCan feel a bit repetitivePlayer interaction is indirectVideo game theme is subtleHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Hey board game enthusiasts! Remember that video game craze where you fit pieces to make lines and clear them? Well, Project L brings that nostalgic vibe to the table, blending the fun of puzzles with a super elegant abstract strategy. It's a game that challenges you to build a piece-generating engine, fitting colorful polyominoes onto recessed boards that offer a fantastic tactile experience. The core idea is simple, but the strategic depth is surprisingly rich! In Project L, you start with a couple of basic pieces and, each turn, you have three actions to spend. The goal is to complete puzzles that are available to everyone, using your pieces. When you finish a puzzle, you earn victory points or new pieces to supercharge your engine. The more pieces and different types you have, the more efficiently you can tackle the more complex challenges. It's a race to see who can best optimize their actions and build the most powerful engine to dominate the table. The acrylic pieces are a highlight, with a clean look and impressive durability. Get ready for a fast-paced, addictive game that will leave a lasting impression on your collection! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Welcome to the world of **Project L**! Get ready to build an awesome engine, upgrade your **pieces**, and perfect your strategy to become the ultimate puzzle master. In this game, your goal is simple yet engaging: strategically complete **puzzles** using your ever-growing collection of **pieces** to earn as many **points** as you can. The player with the most **points** at the end of the game wins! It's all about efficiency, smart planning, and making those satisfying "click" moments as your **pieces** perfectly fill a **puzzle**. Preparation (Setup) Getting started with **Project L** is a breeze. Here’s a step-by-step guide to set up your game: First, gather all the **white puzzles** and shuffle them to create a face-down **white puzzle deck**. Next, prepare the **black puzzle deck**. The number of **black puzzles** depends on your player count: 2 players: 12 **black puzzles** 3 players: 14 **black puzzles** 4 players: 16 **black puzzles** 5 players: 20 **black puzzles** Shuffle these and create a face-down **black puzzle deck**. Place both **puzzle decks** in the middle of the table. Then, draw four **puzzles** from each deck and place them face-up in a row next to their respective decks. This creates your public offer of **puzzles**. Create a general **reserve of pieces** within easy reach of all players. This is where all the available **pieces** will reside. Each player starts with a small but mighty arsenal: a **level-1 piece** and a **level-2 piece**. Add these to your personal supply. Finally, everyone randomly picks a **player mat**. One of these mats will have a **first player marker** on it, determining who kicks off the game! The Game Turn Once setup is complete, players take turns in a clockwise order, starting with the **first player**. On your turn, you get to perform **three actions**. The best part? You can repeat actions, so feel free to specialize or diversify as needed! Here are the actions you can choose from: Take a puzzle from one of the rows: Grab any face-up **puzzle** from either the white or black row and place it in front of you. Immediately replace the taken **puzzle** with a new one from its corresponding **puzzle deck**. Remember, you can only have a maximum of 4 unfinished **puzzles** in front of you at any time. Take a level-1 piece from the reserve: Expand your toolkit! Take any **level-1 piece** from the general **reserve** and add it to your personal supply. Upgrade a piece in your supply: This is how you get those bigger, more powerful **pieces**! Return one of your **pieces** to the general **reserve** and take a new **piece** that is 1 **level** higher. If there are no **pieces** in the **reserve** that are 1 **level** higher (regardless of shape), you can skip to the next available **level**. Alternatively, instead of upgrading to a higher **level piece**, you can exchange your **piece** for one of the same **level** (but a different shape) or a lower **level piece**. Place a piece on one of your puzzles: The core of the game! Take a **piece** from your supply and place it onto one of your unfinished **puzzles**. You can flip or rotate the **piece** to make it fit perfectly within the recessed area, ensuring it doesn't overlap with other **pieces**. Once a **piece** is placed, it's locked in – you cannot move or take it back until that **puzzle** is fully completed. Master Action (once per turn): This powerful action lets you place up to one **piece** on *each* **puzzle** in front of you. All **pieces** you wish to place must be in your supply at the start of this action. You can only use this action once per turn. Completing Puzzles A **puzzle** is completed the moment its recessed area is entirely filled with your **pieces**. When this happens, after you finish the action that led to its completion: Take all the **pieces** from the **puzzle** back into your supply. They're ready to be used again! Place the completed **puzzle** on your **victory point pile**, making sure the **points** it's worth are visible. Collect the reward shown on the **puzzle** – typically a new **piece** from the **reserve** to add to your supply. End of Game and Scoring The game keeps going until a specific event triggers the endgame. Endgame Trigger The endgame begins once the **black puzzle deck** runs out. Even if the deck is empty, there will still be four **black puzzles** available in the row. Final Rounds Once the endgame is triggered, finish the current round so that every player has had an equal number of turns. After that, play one final, complete round. Finishing Touches After the final round concludes, all players get one last chance to work on any **puzzles** they didn't complete during the game. This is called **Finishing Touches**: You can place any number of **pieces** from your supply onto your unfinished **puzzles**. However, for each **piece** you place this way, you must deduct 1 **point** from your final score. If you manage to complete any **puzzles** during **Finishing Touches**, add them to your **victory point pile**, but you do *not* collect any additional rewards (like new **pieces**) for these. Final Scoring Time to crown the champion! Count the total **points** on all the **puzzles** in your **victory point pile**. Deduct **points** for any **Finishing Touches** you made (1 **point** per **piece** placed). The player with the most **points** wins the game! Tie-Breakers If there's a tie for the highest score: The player who has completed more **puzzles** wins. If there's still a tie, the player with more **pieces** in their supply wins. If the tie persists, all tied players share the victory. You're all awesome! Tips for Winning Ready to dominate the puzzle board? Here are a few pointers to get you started: Engine Building is Key: Don't just focus on completing **puzzles** immediately. Prioritize actions that let you gain new **level-1 pieces** or **upgrade** your existing **pieces**. A robust supply of diverse **pieces** will allow you to complete more complex and higher-scoring **puzzles** efficiently later in the game. Think of your **pieces** as your engine – the more powerful it is, the faster you'll churn out completed **puzzles**! Balance Puzzle Acquisition and Completion: While it's tempting to grab all the high-point **puzzles**, remember you can only have 4 unfinished **puzzles** at a time. Strategically pick **puzzles** that you can realistically complete with your current **piece** supply, or those that offer valuable **piece** rewards that will help you complete other **puzzles**. Don't overextend yourself with too many difficult **puzzles** early on. Master Action for Efficiency: The **Master Action** is incredibly powerful for clearing multiple **puzzles** simultaneously or making significant progress on several at once. Try to set up your board so you have several **puzzles** that only need one more **piece** (or a few small **pieces**) to be completed, then unleash the **Master Action** to make a big splash! Using this action effectively can save you precious turns. ## FAQ ### How complex is Project L? Is it easy to learn? Project L has a very light complexity (BGG weight of 1.56), making it super easy to learn. The rules are straightforward, and you'll get the hang of it quickly, but the strategy to optimize your moves is where it truly shines! ### How many players can play a game? The game is for 1 to 4 players. Yes, it has a solo mode! Perfect for when you want a brain challenge without the gang around. ### What is the average game duration? Games are quite fast, usually between 20 and 40 minutes. It's ideal for fitting into any moment or playing multiple times in a row. ### Are the components of good quality? Absolutely! The polyomino pieces are made of high-quality acrylic, and the puzzle boards have a recessed design that makes fitting them incredibly satisfying. It's a game that impresses visually and tactilely. ### Who is Project L best suited for? It's perfect for those who enjoy abstract games, puzzles, and action optimization. If you like Tetris or games that make you think about every move to build something efficient, you'll love Project L. Great for both beginners and veterans! ### Are there any expansions for Project L? Yes, Project L has expansions that add more pieces, modules, and challenges, further increasing replayability and complexity for those looking for more depth. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **R$ 109,38**: R$ 109,38 (https://www.comparajogos.com.br/api/redirect?to=392173) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/project-l ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 30.39 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3134516&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/30826/project-l?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com