Gimmicks can be hit or miss. Whether for visual appeal, thematic tie-ins, or to capitalize on some weird element of a license, lots of board games have a unusual twist to their components or gameplay that are meant to surprise and delight in the name of grabbing the attention of the player. But often, that gimmick doesn't pay off in a meaningful way. With Planet, the core mechanic is built entirely around a physical component gimmick - but it's that exact feature that adds strategic depth, engag...
Gimmicks can be hit or miss. Whether for visual appeal, thematic tie-ins, or to capitalize on some weird element of a license, lots of board games have a unusual twist to their components or gameplay that are meant to surprise and delight in the name of grabbing the attention of the player. But often, that gimmick doesn't pay off in a meaningful way. With Planet, the core mechanic is built entirely around a physical component gimmick - but it's that exact feature that adds strategic depth, engag...
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