When I joined GPI I started exploring more modern games. So, I would like to share my thoughts on them.
The first game I want to talk about is called Innovation. Boy I really like this game.
First off there are four expansions available and It's a relatively easy game to learn for 2 to 4 players. For me one play-through was enough to learn the game mechanics, but to learn how to play well will take many more play-throughs.
Sadly I have only played the base game. So I will limit my thoughts to that one. When I play the expansions I will talk about them.
Innovation is a game of civilization building through technologies, ideas, and ingenuity. There are ten ages from the Stone Age to The Space Age.
One of the things that I really like about the game is that the mechanics only involves card play with no board or other pieces involved. I generally don't like games with a lot of pieces.
To win the game you must score various forms of achievements. The number of achievements required to win varies, which depends on the number of players; The more players the fewer achievements that are required.
In the game there are four actions available for the player to take:
- Draw: Add a card to your hand from the supply piles.
- Meld: Take a card from your hand and put it onto your board.
- Dogma: The core action of Innovation. It allows you to activate one of the top cards on your board for its game effect.
- Achieve: Allows you to claim an achievement.
My final thoughts are that it is great family fun taking place in the civilization genre of games. Easily accessible for even the beginning gamer in your family.
What makes it really fun is the ability to see the interactions between technology and concepts of the ages