What do these ratings say about Shakespeare?

What kind of game is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare balances system and theme, giving you focused mechanics while still delivering a clear sense of meaning.

How interactive is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Shakespeare like?

Shakespeare has a polished look that supports gameplay without overpowering it. Expect a pleasant table presence with artwork that complements the game flow.

How strategic is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare rewards long-term planning and sequencing. Players who enjoy deeper strategic arcs and optimization will likely find a lot to explore.

How hard is Shakespeare to learn?

Shakespeare is a more complex title that can take time to fully absorb. It is usually best for players comfortable tracking layered rules and multi-step decisions.

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Shakespeare

Arrange illustrated cards with quotations to retell Shakespearean stories in order.

2015 • 1–4

Average rating: 3.68
Players: 1–4
Avg time: 90 min
Age: 13+

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Overview

Each of these stunningly illustrated cards includes a quotation as well as a caption explaining the scene. Put in order, the captions tell the outline of each story.

The plays included are A Midsummers Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest and Twelfth Night.

Fun and Learning

Visual Memory Game

1 or more players

each of these stunningly illustrated cards includes a quotation as well as a caption explaining the scene. put in order, the captions tell the outline of each story.

the plays included are a midsummers night’s dream, hamlet, julius caesar, macbeth, romeo and juliet, the tempest and twelfth night.

fun and learning

visual memory game

; Number of players: 4