Satori
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- Designer Paco Yanez
- Publisher Giant Roc , Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd , Perro Loko Games
- Illustration Edu Valls
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What to Expect
In Satori, players journey along the spiritual path by building temples, recruiting monks, and advancing enlightenment. On your turn, you select a devotee from the tori and assign them to a temple to perform actions like gaining resources or progressing spiritually. Sending monks to the mountains lets you chain multiple actions, increasing your efficiency. The player furthest on the spiritual path wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Satori is designed for experienced gamers aged 14 and up who enjoy strategic, extended gameplay around 100 minutes. It accommodates solo play and up to four players. Prior experience with worker placement mechanics enhances the experience due to the game's complexity.
How It Works
Gameplay revolves around worker placement with different worker types and open drafting. Each turn, you pick a devotee and place them in a temple to trigger actions that grant resources or spiritual progress. Using monks in the mountains allows chaining additional actions. The winner is the player with the most advancement on the spiritual path.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Paco Yanez, Satori uniquely blends Japanese Buddhism themes with innovative worker placement featuring different worker types. While it has no awards yet, it stands out by integrating a spiritual progression track and solo rules. It belongs to the Japan and Buddhism game families.
Pro
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Diverse worker placement with different worker types
- Atmospheric theme centered on Zen Buddhism and temple construction
- Extended playtime allows deep strategic planning
Contra
- Long playtime around 100 minutes requires patience
- Complexity may deter beginners
- Suitable for ages 14 and up, not for younger children
Setting & atmosphere
Set in Koyasan, Japan, a center of Zen Buddhism, the game immerses players in temple building and spiritual enlightenment within a religious and cultural context.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on understanding the different worker types and their actions to make the most of strategic opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Satori includes a solo mode allowing play by a single player.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 100 minutes, offering an extended strategic experience.
What prior experience do I need?
The game suits experienced players familiar with worker placement mechanics for best results.
How does this compare to similar games?
Satori combines worker placement with spiritual themes and open drafting, differentiating it from classic placement games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 14+, it is better suited for experienced players rather than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of worker placement with different worker types and open drafting is central to the gameplay.
Fazit
Satori is recommended for players who appreciate complex worker placement games with spiritual themes and longer playtimes. The included solo mode offers a challenging experience for single players.
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