Powers & Bananas: A Game of Balance
2023
BGG Average Rating
9.4
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Players
2-6
Weight
1.50/5.00
Playtime
60 min
Age
14+
⚙️ Game Mechanics
How this game works - core systems and player actions
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📖 About This Game
Welcome to the Peoples Banana Republic, where diplomacy is a fine art, and the balance between the great powers, Uncle Mishka and Uncle Sugar, is the key to maintaining independence. In "Powers and Bananas," you're not just a player; you're the guardian of this delicate equilibrium. The fate of the republic is in your hands!
Can you keep the balance between Powers and Bananas?
Powers and Bananas is a fast-paced card game for 2 to 6 players. The game combines elements of bidding, strategy, and a touch of luck, making every round a thrilling diplomatic dance. Players select bidding cards from their hand, indicating their diplomatic stance. Are you leaning towards Uncle Sugar, Uncle Mishka, or attempting a delicate balance? Tokens are collected based on the bids. Be cautious—too many tokens of one color indicate a tilt in favor of that superpower. Players can strategically play cards to avoid or counteract tokens, aiming for equilibrium. At the end of the game, the player with the lowest total of tokens, of either color, emerges as the hero of the Peoples Banana Republic. You've successfully navigated the balancing act of third world independence.
Diplomacy, strategy, and a dash of humor await you in Powers and Bananas: A Game of Balance. Will you be the diplomat who guides the republic through these challenging times, or will you succumb to the influence of the superpowers? The choice is yours. Can you keep the balance?
—description from the publisher