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Core Selling Points
Light strategy, easy to learn: 3 minutes to get started, 15–25 minutes per game, friendly learning curve with ample strategic space
Two-player competition, tight tug-of-war: Time track "last player goes first" mechanism, step-by-step strategy with frequent reversals
Spatial intelligence of board layout: Polyomino filling, testing planning, coverage, and returns
Resource/economic management: Button economy, balancing income and expenses, deciding when to buy and when to skip, overall decision-making
High replayability: The combination of pieces and movement order changes constantly, offering new solutions in each game
Target Audience
Beginner players, family players: Clear rules with guiding prompts, great for parent-child/couple introductions
Light strategy enthusiasts: Quick games of 10–30 minutes, easy to set up and smooth gameplay
Heavy players' "tea-time" choice: Moderate thinking load with no compromise on competitive tension
Board game shops/clubs/gatherings: Low entry barrier, high interaction, visually appealing and enjoyable to watch
Game Time and Player Count
Number of players: Best for 2 players (supports local hot seat/AI battles)
Duration: Each game lasts about 15–25 minutes
Age: 8+ (better with parental guidance)
Basic Rules Overview (Simplified)
Objective: Efficiently lay pieces on your personal board, increase coverage, control the number of empty spaces, and manage the button economy
Turn mechanism: The player at the back on the time track goes first; advance accordingly after taking actions
Action Choices:
Purchase pieces: Pay the button cost, acquire pieces, and place them immediately
Advance to gain buttons: Jump ahead of the opponent and collect track income
Income and rewards: Gain buttons by passing income points; strategically timing and controlling speed is key
Scoring: At the end of the round, tally coverage, empty spaces, and net button value; the score difference reveals the outcome
Standard Process (Getting Started Guide)

Look at the available pieces for purchase, comparing the three metrics: "cost/coverage/time advancement"
Decide to purchase and place (or choose to advance for buttons)
Place on your personal board, aiming for "high coverage + few gaps + future placement space"
Advance on the time track; if you pass an income point, you gain buttons; repeat for the next player
The player who reaches the end of the time track first continues to observe and make adjustments; settle scores after both reach the end

Recommended Use Cases
Home entertainment/family bonding: Short, high-quality games that cultivate spatial planning and resource awareness
Couples/friends gatherings: Light social interaction, strong engagement, non-awkward atmosphere, easy to get into
Quick setups at board game shops: Fast turnaround, high replay value, excellent teaching experience
Commuting and fragmented time: Short games that can be paused and resumed at any time
Modes and Experience
Single-player offline/local two-player hot seat/AI battles: Start anytime, anywhere
Beginner-friendly: Built-in rule explanations and process guidance
Review value: Compare differences in scoring based on different "economic paths/layout paths/time control"

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