Daitoshi
- 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.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.9 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Daitoshi drops 1-4 players into a steampunk-inspired city on the rise, where you'll expand districts, harvest forest and river resources to fuel steam power, and develop your own ambitious inventions. A rondel-driven worker placement engine lets you balance production, expansion, and city development each round. Contribute to the city's shared mega-machine project while managing the environmental cost of progress. With modular boards and variable setup, no two games unfold the same way.
Hobbli's Notes
Daitoshi's rondel-based worker placement gives it a distinctive rhythm that rewards careful long-term planning over the whole game. We appreciate the way it weaves an environmental subtext into a classic city-building economic engine without being preachy. At two hours and a hefty complexity rating, this is a game for players who want to sink their teeth into a meaty strategic puzzle. The steampunk theme and striking art help it stand out among worker-placement city builders.
What we like
- Rondel movement adds a clever tactical layer to worker placement.
- Modular board and variable setup keep replays fresh.
- Rich steampunk theme with satisfying city development.
- Rewards long-term strategic planning.
Keep in mind
- High complexity and long playtime aren't suited for casual groups.
- Heavy commitment score means significant time investment per session.
- Worker placement fans who dislike rondels may find the movement restrictive.
Who it's for
Ideal for experienced strategy gamers, ages 14+, playing in groups of 2-4 who enjoy meaty worker-placement and engine-building games.
