I really like Pipeline. There’s something focussed about the scoring but there are different paths to the same end. I also like the arc of the game, the flow from rounds 1-3 is excellent and doesn’t really let up the tension at any point, so it avoids the feeling of doing the same but with bigger numbers being overwhelming, although there is some of that. You have to be focussed from the off and build up. It’s not too strict so there is a little wiggle room when other players sequence actions to mess you up.
I get the impression you quite like a modern/combo euro. So I think there’s a good chance you would enjoy it. I think it’s heavier than Pulsar 2849 or a Shem Philips game, by a stretch, which are what I call to mind of discussions with you but can’t remember if that would bother you/your group.
When I get to my computer.