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A highly-rated board game (4.8/5 stars) set in an alternate-history 1920s with mechs and resource management. Sci Fi В» Socigames

Early editions were criticized for feeling like a "first draft" with unclear rules that often required external clarification from the author on forums. Top Sci-Fi Alternatives in Gaming According to reviews from RPG

It is highly praised for its unique, intellectual approach to sci-fi, moving away from traditional stats and combat to focus on narrative and social themes. The game focuses on "Shocks" (technological or scientific

The game focuses on "Shocks" (technological or scientific changes) and "Issues" (real-world social concerns). You combine them to see how they disrupt a fictional world.

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