Once-Per-Game Abilities in Board Games
Once-per-game abilities are special powers or actions available to players that can be used exactly one time during a game session. These abilities are typically powerful and can significantly impact the game's outcome.
Design Purpose
These abilities add strategic depth and complexity to games by providing players with a critical decision point: when is the optimal moment to deploy this game-changing power?
Strategic Impact
Players must balance the immediate advantages against potential future needs. This mechanic also introduces a psychological element, as opponents must anticipate the use and prepare for the effects of these abilities.
Examples in Games
- Pandemic: Special event cards represent unique, potent actions that can be game-changers when used appropriately.
- Twilight Imperium: Certain races have once-per-game abilities that can turn the tide of interstellar politics or warfare.
Considerations for Designers
When implementing once-per-game abilities, designers must ensure they are balanced and enhance, rather than detract from, the game's fun and fairness.
Conclusion
Once-per-game abilities are an exciting game mechanic that, when used judiciously, can provide memorable moments and elevate the strategic layer of board games.
Jeux à thématique Science Fiction utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux utilisants Hand Management et Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux publiés par Stonemaier Games et utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux utilisants Dice Rolling et Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux utilisants Closed Drafting et Once-Per-Game Abilities
Seasons - Enchanted Kingdom Expansion
60,00 $US
Enchanted Kingdom – the first expansion pack for Seasons – features 40 new Power cards compatible with the 100 cards from the base game, 10 Enchantment cards to make every game an even more unique experience, and 12 Special Ability tokens that add a...
principalement positif, 79 %
14 ans et +
2 à 4 joueurs
60 minutes
Détendu
Strategy Game
Fantasy
Dice Rolling
Closed Drafting
Once-Per-Game Abilities
Open Drafting
Jeux illustrés par Anne Isaksson et utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Derrocar - The Week of Five Presidents
41,95 $US
Derrocar is a strategic card game about the week in which Argentina had five presidents, designed by native Argentinian Bruss Brussco.It captures the craziness and at the same time base its gameplay on the reality where, in a country tired of politicians...
principalement positif, 74 %
14 ans et +
1 à 5 joueurs
60 minutes
Impliqué
Card Game
Political
Events
Hand Management
Market
Negotiation
Jeux publiés par Lucrum Games et utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux développés par Jonny Pac et utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Endless Winter: Paleoamericans - Cave Paintings Expansion
-20 %
20,00 $US
16,00 $US
This expansion brings a new action to the game: Cave Painting! Players use dry-erase boards to fill in spaces, draw lines, and unlock a variety of immediate and ongoing benefits. Plus, after each game, the boards look like unique animals!Mechanisms:4...
principalement positif, 77 %
12 ans et +
1 à 4 joueurs
60 to 120 minutes
Impliqué
Prehistoric
First Nation
Line Drawing
Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux à thématique Food, Drink & Cooking utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux à thématique Fantasy utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
In King's Road, the players are nobles who are attempting to gain power and influence within the king's many provinces. To win, players not only have to influence the king as he traverses the land, but attempt to read the minds of their opponents. 1 ...
King's Road
44,95 $US
29,99 $US
The Pumpkin King is throwing his annual ball for all the monsters in Nightmare World. It is a once-in-a-deathtime chance to show off your worst outfits! Flip over the cards and try to group the monsters on your board according to their families. Be sure...
Castle Party
19,99 $US
15,99 $US
Jeux à thématique Adventure utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux utilisants Set Collection et Once-Per-Game Abilities
Jeux utilisants Open Drafting et Once-Per-Game Abilities
Reincardnated is a 2-6 player strategy game based on the theme of reincarnation.In Reincardnated each player starts the game as a plant 'Starter Being'. Players are then given a hidden 'Life Purpose' card which relays goals and being types players should...
Reincardnated (Kickstarter Edition)
19,00 $US
Shape the historic skyline of New York City in this skyscraper building game. You will take on the role of land developers competing for glory and prestige in the city’s financial district as you acquire new land, demolish old buildings, and build up...
New York 1901
39,95 $US
18,00 $US
Jeux utilisants Tug of War et Once-Per-Game Abilities
Develop your science and your army, construct prestigious buildings and lead your civilization to victory!7 Wonders Duel is a stand-alone game in the world of 7 Wonders, made especially for 2 players. 7 Wonders Duel offers a whole new system of drafting...
7 Wonders Duel
34,99 $US
21,99 $US
In June 1972, five men are arrested in Washington’s Watergate building. What looks like a third-rate burglary attempt on the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee induces journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the Washington Post...
Watergate (White Box Edition)
30,00 $US
29,95 $US
Jeux conçus par Pascale Brassard et utilisants Once-Per-Game Abilities
Coatl
-52 %
50,39 $US
23,98 $US
The appointment of a new Aztec High Priest is imminent. In order to prove their value and merit, the contenders engage in a race for prestige to win the favor of the gods. Will you be able to make the most beautiful sculptures of feathered snakes (called...
mitigé, 67 %
10 ans et +
1 à 4 joueurs
30 minutes
Détendu
Strategy Game
Puzzle
Aztecs
Contracts
Hand Management
Once-Per-Game Abilities
Open Drafting
