This little Japanese game doesn’t fit into any single category. The publisher of Concept is releasing a new Unidentified Gaming Object. You don’t realize how rich The Number is while playing. Over the course of several games, you’ll get to know its depth and mechanics, making you want to play again. It’s this magic that Repos Production wants to share with players around the world. A new hit!
The Number is an expert mix of mechanics: Bluffing, Risk-taking, but also Guessing (a mechanic that involves anticipating your opponent’s next moves and adapting your strategy accordingly).
The phenomenon of Japanese games
Japan is often considered to be a creative hub, and this is especially true for board games. Japan is unique in that there are many fans who are overflowing with ideas and try to implement them as board games. Japanese designers are also well known for their minimalistic designs. This phenomenon can be explained in part by the typically small size of housing, but also because in Japan people play at venues other than their homes more often, so games need to be pocket-sized. Furthermore, a contest is held each year during Game Market called “500 Yen Games” where participants are challenged to create a game and sell it for ¥500 (around $5) during the convention. All of these elements create a perfect environment for the tiny games of Japan.
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