Lakshadweep

A game by Sidhant Chand

2 Players 30 - 45 minutes Low

Area Majority / Influence, Map Addition, Pieces as Map, Tile Placement

City Building, Environmental, Territory Building

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Description

In the game of Lakshadweep, two players get to build the exotic islands of Lakshadweep from the ground up, tile by tile, carefully populating it with a variety of features like houses, fisheries, hotels, ports, forests, and corals. The game is easy to learn, making it accessible to new players, and with a playtime of just 30 to 45 minutes, you can dive into the world of Lakshadweep and start building your island paradise in no time. Designed by Sidhant Chand and published in 2023, Lakshadweep offers a unique blend of city building, environmental, and territory building elements that will keep you engaged and entertained. As you take turns picking tiles from a market display and adding them to the shared map, you'll need to strategically place your features to maximize your score. Placing forests and completing islands can trigger bonuses, giving you access to unique bonus tokens that can improve your score. With each feature having its own way of accruing points based on placement, you'll need to think carefully about where to place your tiles to come out on top. With its simple rules and deep strategy, Lakshadweep is a game that's perfect for players looking for a fun and challenging experience, and with its short playtime, you can play multiple games in one sitting, trying out different strategies and competing with your opponent to build the ultimate island paradise.