Auction-driven engine builder
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Furnace is a light game (weight 3/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Of every game in our catalog, Furnace is closest to Heaven & Ale (91% profile match) but scores higher on negotiation (2 vs. 0).
Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.
Furnace is a light game (weight 3/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Variance is moderate (input 4, output 0/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme provides flavor (5/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns.
Variance is moderate (input 4, output 0/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme provides flavor (5/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns.
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