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Die Fugger

Players play cards to collect trade goods and at the same time influence the price of these trade goods. The player who earns the most money becomes the trading partner of the rich merchant Jakob Fugger and wins the game. Game Summary Cards 1-9 are placed clockwise; these are the...

Players

2-4

Time

30-45

Age

10+

Weight

1.96

Rating

6.43

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Die Fugger has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently be aware of and react to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Die Fugger has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently be aware of and react to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Die Fugger has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to discover new tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is average, and the game is moderately easy to learn. Overall, Die Fugger provides a highly replayable and engaging experience.

Luck profile

Die Fugger has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While there is some room for players to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of both elements.

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Players play cards to collect trade goods and at the same time influence the price of these trade goods. The player who earns the most money becomes the trading partner of the rich merchant Jakob Fugger and wins the game. Game Summary Cards 1-9 are placed clockwise; these are the Market, and indicate the prices of 5 commodities. A marker (card) for each commodity is placed in the 5 position. The Jakob the Rich card is set close by. Players each get a hand of cards. Players rotate taking turns. On your turn, you draw a card if you have

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Designers

1
Klaus-Jürgen Wrede

Artists

1
Alexander Jung

Publishers

1
Adlung-Spiele

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