Mechanism
The traditional mechanical watch must be wound once a day, otherwise it stops due to a lack of energy needed to make the balance wheel work. In Mechanism, the keys of the winding device are not in the base crown anymore and must be reinserted in order for the mechanism to restart.
Game
Peculiarities
The game is built on a constant uncertainty about who your real allies are and how to outwit your opponents to achieve your goal. The conflict is pleasantly psychological.
Players:
2, 3, 6, 9
Timing:
60-90min
Age:
14+
Strategic Party Game
Mechanism is a team-based party-game that invites players to think about their actions from both an individual and group perspective.
Knowing how to communicate with the team, in order to implement different strategies, will prove crucial given the unpredictability of the paths on the game wheel.
Strenghts
Multiple Game Scenarios
Each session unfolds differently, offering fresh challenges and endless replayability.
Strategic Thinking
Every move matters; smart planning and foresight lead to victory.
Minimal Luck Factor
Skill outweighs chance, rewarding thoughtful decisions over random outcomes.
The Gear
The goal is to move between the outer crowns of the gear to retrieve three keys and insert them into the circular spaces of the Base crown.
The mechanism has jammed. Will you be able to insert the keys to unlock the gear?
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