Intro
Favor: Gods of Oethera is a tile-placement board game designed for 2-6 players. In this game, you select one of six unique characters, explore regions, collect relics, and race to be the first to earn ten points
I'm writing this review during the Kickstarter campaign. Please note that the game is still in development, so the final product may differ from the prototype that was lent to me.
Components
In the prototype we played, Favor: Gods of Oethera featured high-quality components. The game includes beautifully illustrated tiles, cards, and tokens. There's one die with sides of 0, 0, 1-4, which was a pleasant surprise for me. The game also includes reference cards to aid players in understanding the various tiles and provide guidance during play.
Gameplay
Favor: Gods of Oethera is a board game that strikes a balance between accessibility and depth. Each round presents players with three key steps: drawing a god card from the central altar, taking one or multiple actions depending on your energy, and drawing an action card to get ready for the next turn.
These actions allow you to explore uncharted territories, unearth relics hidden within ruins, or engage in combat with your rivals. Relics grant unique abilities, and ruins can be replenished with god cards or action cards.
Each character possesses a distinctive boon that can be activated once per turn without expending energy. These boons can be rejuvenated by offering relics to the gods, and believe me, they come in handy!
Action cards are divided into four categories: attack, spell, traps and hexes. Attack cards inflict damage on your adversaries, spell cards unleash a variety of effects, and hex cards prevent your opponents from taking certain actions.
I must also mention that I love placing tiles, so having the ability to do so was a nice treat during the game.
The inclusion of trap action cards introduces an element of surprise and luck to the game where you can potentially deal up to two damage.
Pros:
The game requires player interaction even when it's not your turn. It boasts an abundance of components. The game appears to offer extensive replayability.The artwork is not only appealing but also harmonizes seamlessly with the game's theme and mechanics.
Cons:
At first, the game might seem a bit hard for new players, but the reference cards make this manageable. The prototype was not suited for two players; however, the publisher announced that the game will include a 2-player version of the game that can be played in 30 minutes. I can’t wait to try it because my favorite player count is just my wife and me.
The game can last up to two hours. So if you like shorter games, this might not be the best pick for your group.
Conclusion
In summary, Favor: Gods of Oethera delivers replayability and an engaging gaming experience. I am excited to see the finished product and try out the two player version. This game is a promising Kickstarter project with stunning illustrations and components.
Did you back this project? I'm going to wait until it's available at my local store before I add it to my collection. I'm really curious about trying out the 2-player version first.
Gather your friends and enjoy the game. May your favors be favorable!
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