Two basic questions about length and balance

[Black Bishop]

cheers!

1. how long it takes to play the game on average?
2. is it balanced? if not, which side has the upper hand?

thanks so much!

[calvinhobbesliker]

1. If you play until it’s obvious who will win, it takes at most 5 hours since…
2. The game is heavily biased towards Japan, who can guarantee taking India on turn 3. Thus is the reason for the alpha setups

[Black Bishop]

thanks and thanks

what is the ‘proven’ alpha-set up or normal bid to balance that?

[calvinhobbesliker]

@Black:

thanks and thanks

what is the ‘proven’ alpha-set up or normal bid to balance that?

http://harrisgamedesign.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=2568

[Black Bishop]

thanks! you rock!  :-D