Four-phase card market, tight economy
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Saint Petersburg is a medium game (weight 4/10). 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 (5/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct attacks are minimal (2/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Of every game in our catalog, Saint Petersburg is closest to Yokohama (91% profile match) but scores lower on theme (3 vs. 5).
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Saint Petersburg is a medium game (weight 4/10). 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 (5/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct attacks are minimal (2/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Variance is moderate (input 5, output 0/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme is pasted on (3/10) — you're really there for the systems. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).
Variance is moderate (input 5, output 0/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme is pasted on (3/10) — you're really there for the systems. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).
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