
Restoration
A board game by Toàn Nguyễn, Mẫn Trần
2 - 4 Players 45 - 60 minutes Medium
Area Majority / Influence, Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Multi-Use Cards, Rondel, Track Movement, Turn Order: Auction, Variable Phase Order, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types
Abstract Strategy
Friends and Communities with Restoration
Description
Imagine a sleek, modern battlefield where you’re not just moving pieces but shaping the whole map’s power balance. In Restoration, 2‑4 players dive into a 45‑to‑60‑minute dance of Area Majority, contracts, and clever worker placement, all wrapped up in a crisp abstract‑strategy vibe. Designed by Toàn Nguyễn and Mẫn Trần, the game gives you a rondel that spins possibilities, a track that shifts turn order by auction, and multi‑use cards that keep everyone guessing. You’ll juggle different worker types, bid for the best spots, and chase end‑game bonuses that feel like a satisfying punchline to a well‑played round. The rules sit at a “normal” complexity level, so anyone who’s already comfortable with board games can jump in without a massive rule‑book marathon. By the time the final phase clicks into place, you’ll be marveling at how a handful of simple moves turned the whole board into a masterpiece of influence and strategy—exactly what makes Restoration such a fun, replayable showdown.

