Maquis Board Game

I love the topic, and find that the missions and the tools to accomplish them are all very thematic. The rules are a bit difficult to grasp casually, and I found it easier to find and read the rules to the analog version. Even then, it took me a while to win in Very Easy mode, and I’m not sure I still fully grasp how to predict where patrols are going to show up. It’s a fun puzzle to solve and it’s good that it plays fast.

I applaud the developer for making such a nice game at such a fair price. I like the concept, user interface and design a lot. Unfortunately even on the easiest setting I found it too difficult, and a couple actions I couldn’t figure out how to do even after searching online, and the rules just weren’t thorough enough. I ended up deleting even though I generally liked the idea. Maybe one suggestion would be the option to have to accomplish only one mission per game instead of two. That would be more doable and still a challenge since you only get a limited number of turns per game. If it were a bit more accessible I’d download it again.

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I like the concept of the game but I feel it needs some more tweaking so you’re not reliant on luck to win. Basically, there is absolutely no room for error: if the enemy moves to a desired location before you do (and in this case, it’s the 2 radio stations where you get most of your supplies), there is no plan B. You don’t have enough staff to implement a plan B and because supplies are pooled into just 2 locations that could be under enemy control, it usually means there’s nothing meaningful you can do in one turn (and since you have to beat the game in 14 turns, you can’t afford to waste a turn). So it’s a frustrating game that needs to find a better balance between strategy and luck.

While this game could use some improvements in the user interface, it is fun and challenging. I've played about 10 times on "very easy" and haven't won yet though it took a few games to figure out how to play. Playable on iPhone once you figure out the small icons. iPad is the same interface, just bigger.

The rules are really poorly explained--you'll want to read the board game rules elsewhere online in order to have a chance at winning...or understanding what's going on. Patrol placement is the most notable missing area...why did the numbers just change after placing somebody? You'll need to read the real rules in order to find out. The missions at the top of the screen are areas you can place your units, but that isn't explained and isn't obvious from the green-on-green indicator. It could really do with a long-press affordance in understanding what certain symbols mean too, or what's going to happen if I take that action. Behind the UI and among the rules, though, there's a worthwhile solitaire game lurking!