The Bridges of Shangri-La
Send students across collapsing bridges to seize mountain villages and command the most masters.
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How to playThe Bridges of Shangri-La - Playthrough With Friends
ReviewThe Bridges of Shangri-La: Review and how to play- Designer
- Leo Colovini
- Publishers
- KOSMOS, Play For Keeps
In a hidden mountain utopia, rival masters send students across bridges to seize villages, forming uneasy alliances to take control. But the bridges collapse behind them, cutting villages off forever and reshaping who can reach whom. Command the most masters when the dust settles and Shangri-La is yours.
Who it's for
Players who enjoy area-majority tension and tactical maneuver on a board that steadily shrinks, ideally at a full four.
Not for you if…
You want a rich theme or forgiving play. It is abstract at heart, the collapsing map can feel harsh, and it needs three or four to shine.
Vibe's take
A tightening territorial fight where every bridge you cross may vanish behind you, forcing sharp choices about where to commit.
Published 2003 · 23 years ago
older than 90% of games
In 4,003 collections
collected more than 50% of games
3–4 players · ages 10+
Best with 4
about 60 min
longer than 62% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.7 out of 5 · heavier than 75%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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