Chinatown
boardgame
In this negotiation game, players acquire city block sections and place business tiles. These yield payouts at turn end, with completed businesses paying significantly better. Since resources are dealt randomly, players must trade extensively to match businesses and adjacent locations for maximum profit.
- Players:
- 3–5
- Time:
- 60 min
- Min. Age:
- 12
Nightmare Productions
boardgame
In this auction game by Reiner Knizia, players produce movies over four rounds by bidding on staff and equipment using a shared economy where losing bidders share the pot. Players must efficiently complete film strips to score points, earning bonuses for early completions, best productions, and even the worst film.
- Players:
- 2–5
- Time:
- 60 min
- Min. Age:
- 10
Merchants of the Middle Ages
boardgame
In Die Händler, players transport goods between six medieval cities to make a profit. The goal is to earn money through successful deliveries, increase your social status, and ultimately win the game by achieving the highest rank.
- Players:
- 2–4
- Time:
- 120 min
- Min. Age:
- 10
Genoa
boardgame
In Genoa, players take on the role of Renaissance traders moving through the city to acquire goods and fulfill orders. Since almost nothing can be achieved alone, constant negotiation and deal-making are central to becoming the wealthiest player.
- Players:
- 2–5
- Time:
- 60–120 min
- Min. Age:
- 12