CO₂: Second Chance
- Designer Vital Lacerda
- Publisher Giochix.it , Barbu Inc. , Ediciones MasQueOca , Mayfair Games , MeepleBR
- Illustration Ian O'Toole , Paula Simonetti , Giacomo Tappainer
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In CO₂: Second Chance, you take on the role of a CEO of an energy company in the 1970s. You build clean power plants to meet growing energy demands while limiting pollution. Players negotiate in a fluctuating market for carbon emission permits and cooperate on global UN goals. Managing resources, money, and expertise is key to balancing profit with saving the planet.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced Eurogamers who enjoy complex economic and semi-cooperative games. With a playtime around 120 minutes, it demands patience and strategic thinking. A solo mode is included, making it accessible for single players interested in environmental challenges.
How It Works
CO₂: Second Chance features mechanics such as Area Majority / Influence, Market, and Open Drafting. Players invest in green energy projects, manage carbon emission permits whose prices fluctuate, and partially cooperate on shared goals. The semi-cooperative aspect means you compete to build your company’s reputation while collaborating to prevent environmental disaster.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Vital Lacerda, known for intricate economic games, CO₂: Second Chance was nominated in 2018 for the Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game. It uniquely blends semi-cooperative gameplay with market mechanics, set in the realistic context of 1970s energy and climate issues.
Awards
2018
Pro
- Semi-cooperative gameplay with individual objectives
- Realistic theme addressing climate change and energy
- Integrated market for carbon emission permits
- Includes solo mode
Contra
- High complexity, not suitable for beginners
- Relatively long playtime around 120 minutes
- Requires strategic planning and patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the 1970s during rising energy demands and increasing pollution, players operate in a world awakening to the need for sustainable energy sources.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus early on understanding the market mechanics and balancing cooperation with competition.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, CO₂: Second Chance includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 120 minutes, setup and explanation may add some time.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players familiar with complex economic games.
How does this compare to similar games?
CO₂ uniquely combines semi-cooperative mechanics with a dynamic market for emission permits, setting it apart from classic worker placement or pure co-op games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and recommended age of 12+, it is better suited for experienced gamers rather than families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Area Majority / Influence, Market, and semi-cooperative gameplay defines its distinctive experience.
Fazit
CO₂: Second Chance offers deep strategic gameplay for environmentally conscious gamers. Recommended if you enjoy complex economic simulations with cooperative elements and can commit to longer sessions.
