The Board Boys Podcast Season Five, Episode Four - Yokohama
Dec 6, 2019
Travel to historic Yokohama, where players become merchants navigating the bustling market of 1868 Japan. Dive into thrilling discussions about gameplay strategies in board games like 'Mansions of Madness' and 'Terraforming Mars.' Enjoy humorous banter during an advertising trivia showdown, guessing old slogans and commercials. Reflect on personal gaming experiences, including a recent road trip to BGG Con, and explore movie rating shifts that spark nostalgic anecdotes. Experience the camaraderie and competitiveness that makes board gaming such a joy!
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Yokohama Gameplay Explained
- Rob explains Yokohama setup and mechanics, describing the movement of the president and assistants.
- He illustrates the strategy of creating paths with assistants to activate actions and score points.
Balanced Scoring Paths in Yokohama
- Yokohama offers diverse scoring paths, requiring players to diversify for victory.
- Focusing on only one area rarely leads to winning due to balanced point opportunities.
Yokohama's Complexity and Replayability
- Yokohama has low rules complexity but high skill complexity, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master.
- Its replayability is boosted by modular board layout and variable technology cards.