Kanban EV
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 180 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 4.3 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Kanban EV puts players in charge of an electric vehicle production line, managing suppliers, upgrading parts, and keeping the assembly line running at peak efficiency. As rookie employees trying to secure their careers, you'll juggle limited factory supplies, recycling, and innovation to earn production points while an ever-watchful factory manager reviews your performance. True to designer Vital Lacerda's style, the game features tightly interlocking systems where every action has ripple effects elsewhere on the board. It's a dense, intricate puzzle of optimization dressed in an unusually modern industrial theme. Along with the tight core game, it includes a solo mode for players without a full table.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team sees this as a strong entry in the Lacerda catalog of intricate, tightly-wound euro puzzles, with an unusually contemporary theme around EV manufacturing. The interlocking systems create real satisfaction when your factory finally clicks into gear. It's a demanding game with a steep learning curve that will test new players' patience. Recommended for groups who already enjoy dense economic euros and want to dig into something intricate.
What we like
- Intricate, interlocking systems typical of top-tier Lacerda designs.
- Satisfying factory-optimization puzzle with a fresh modern theme.
- Includes a well-designed solo mode.
- Rewarding sense of progress as your production line matures.
Keep in mind
- Very steep learning curve for newcomers.
- Long playtime demands real focus from the whole table.
- Dense rulebook can overwhelm players new to Lacerda-style games.
Who it's for
Best for experienced heavy-euro gamers (14+) who enjoy intricate optimization puzzles, in groups of 2-4 or solo.
