Rondel

What is a Rondel?

A rondel is a game mechanic where a circular or wheel-like chart is used to offer players a limited selection of actions they can take on their turn. Typically, a marker moves along the spaces of the rondel, and on a player's turn, they move their marker a few spaces forward and perform the action where they land.

Purpose of the Rondel

The purpose of the rondel is to:

• Introduce strategic planning: Players must anticipate future turns.
• Limit choices: Players can only pick actions ahead of their current position.
• Add constraints: The cost often increases for moving further on the rondel.

Games with Rondel Mechanics

Notable games that feature rondels include:

• Imperial: Players govern major powers and a rondel dictates the actions they can finance.
• Navigador: Players explore, colonize, and trade in the age of discovery, using a rondel to select actions.