The game reflects the way Government, finance and industry interact when private enterprise operates within a system of parliamentary democracy. Players try to become both tycoons and politicians to gain both political and financial power. As a tycoon the players buy and sell UK corporations and brand products, invest in insurance, buy bonds, and bid...
Cheerful Polynesians live where the sun always shines, the ocean creates vast noise, and the houses are right on the water. Not only are they skilled hunters and craftsmen, but also nimble traders. As the head of one of these Polynesian tribes, your task is to attract as many villagers as possible to your tribe. Market day takes place infrequently for the...
From the rules: Once, the small village of Port Dover, situated on the north shore of Lake Erie, harboured the world's largest fresh water fishing fleet. Now, become one of the local captains deploying fishing tugboats and vying for the precious freshwater fish. Essentially, a set collecting / stock manipulation game, players collect "fish" or cubes in 5...
In the economic game Port of Piraeus, you are one of many prudent and provident merchants who have come to the Port of Piraeus from all over the world to sell their goods and purchase overseas items. Every decision you make will inevitably influence the market and either simplify or complicate the game for your opponents. Act carefully, trade proficiently...
Two to five players act as leaders of different peoples and command them to explore, send out fleets, build trading posts, and generate the highest possible profit. Poseidon contains most of the basics of 18xx games and due to the relatively short running time of two hours is as suitable for 18xx-newbies who want to explore this wonderful world as it is...
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My copy is dated 1992 but the copyright goes back to 1978 (it was renewed in 1980 and 1982 as well). The game is a sort of cross between Monopoly and a light wargame like Risk. The board has an outer track, very Monopoly like, but a map occupies the space inside. It is divided into 16 countries, forming colour groups known as Cartels. As you go around, you...
The aim of the game is to be elected President by the majority. This means getting the necessary votes to win more than half of the seats in the National Congress. In order to get the votes, everything is allowed. Deals with other political parties, buying judges, cheating... but you also need to take into account the other political parties and luck! You...
Here is a description of the game from Spielbox: Der Prestel Kunstmarkt (Art Market) has the subtitle “Gamble, Invest, Win” and is by Franz-Benno Delonge. Which artist will command the highest prices? Which genre is in particularly high demand? Which auctions should be acted on? The ‘art dealers’ in this game must keep the demands of their customers in...
(From the rules card) You are a collector of fabulous items. You start with little money but have 9 precious un-cashed checks. As you acquire and exhibit your collection, you receive "prize points" that reflect its increased value. The more valuable your collection, the greater the value of your remaining checks and the easier you will find it to buy even...
This expansion enhances and adds to the core systems of the base game with the inclusion of a new, advanced combat mechanism and more interesting bounty and captain cards to spice up the gameplay. More specifically, the Corsair Expansion is focused on increasing competitiveness within those playing Privateer. Exert your authority by blockading ports...