NEOMBoardGameGeekrank: 1,702rating: 7.2published: 2018designer: Paul SottosantiPrint Statusin print?Why It's On The ListThe drafting is similar to 7 Wonders and the tile-laying feels like Suburbia. But that misses some of the innovations that make NEOM more than just another chip off the old blocks.Tips & Tricks:The game uses a “bomb” draft item (Flood, Fire, Crime Wave) in each era that hurts others but denies you a turn... and the decision on whether to play or pass this can be really tricky.The initial “seeding” draft of cornerstone tiles does more to set strategy than the similar Leaders expansion in 7 Wonders.I know this gets said a lot in game descriptions - but there really are multiple pathways to victory.ExtrasThe game is designed for 3-5 players... but the addition of a Fields of Green-like 2 player variant (that works well) and a solo packet variant (that I love) expands chances to get it to the table.My initial rules read of NEOM (prior to seeing the game) made me think it…
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