The world of board games is about to welcome a new heavyweight in railway strategy. Currently in its crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound , Movers & Shakers transports players to 19th-century Bengal, a pivotal era when the railways reshaped the boundaries of trade.
Good news for French-speaking gamers: Pixie Games has already confirmed that they will be handling the French edition of this promising title!
The theme: The golden age of railways in Bengal
In Movers & Shakers , you play ambitious railway tycoons in the heart of colonial India. Your mission? To connect Varanasi to Calcutta, transport strategic goods, and fulfill lucrative contracts to become the richest railway tyrant in the region.
A challenging and deep gameplay
Rated 3.13/5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek, the game is aimed at fans of strategy and planning. Here’s what you can expect:
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Fleet management: Use your own trains but also learn to take advantage of those of your rivals to move your crates of goods.
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Dual-use card mechanic: Each turn, you play a card from your hand to perform a specific action, while also activating the effect associated with the location where you play it. A constant tactical puzzle!
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Two distinct phases: Alternate between an intense action phase and a crucial administration phase to change the turn order and conclude agreements.
The Gamefound link: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/quined-games/movers-and-shakers
