Lovelace & Babbage
2019 · BGG
Avg rating
6.68
Bayes rating
5.77
Weight
2.30 (Medium Light)
Players
2-4
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
630
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Description
In Lovelace & Babbage, players adopt the roles of 19th-century computing pioneers including Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage. Each player has their own unique abilities and subroutines, providing asymmetric gameplay and new challenges. Programming an early mechanical engine, players complete tasks for famous 19th-century patrons who award influence in areas such as art, science, and engineering. Turns take place in real-time with players competing over a mix of personal and shared goals as they all program the engine simultaneously. Speed and accuracy are both rewarded, so different play styles and levels of ability can all succeed.
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Action selection / worker placement Push your luck Set collection & pattern building
Game type
Abstract / puzzle game Board game
What it’s about
Business, building & transportation
Publishers
Designers
Scott Almes