Da Yu: The Flood Conqueror (2014)

About this game

Da Yu: The Flood Conqueror is a light strategy game in which players become ancient Chinese story characters who help Da Yu save the world from the flood. By using tool cards to fill the flood card's requirements, player can stop the flood. Each turn, players have three actions available. For each action, they can choose between five options: Use your tool card to stop the flood and get points Flip your tool card Move your character to next flood Discard Pass You can choose the same action multiple times. An important strategic element in this game is formed by the two-sided cards. Every tool card has two different sides. You can observe your opponent's tool card and find out the best way to win the game. When the game ends, the player with most points wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.