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KOS680428

Anno 1800

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Reviewed by Jonathan
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I recommend this product
Average play time
1-2 Hours
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Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

A strategic game with some novel mechanics

We've played this game 3 times now and find it very compelling. The first game was strange as the concepts seem simple but are quite different from other games that we've played. You have a population of workers and for each worker you have a card. The cards represent the needs of your workforce and if you can fulfill them then you get to discard the card and gain a benefit. Sometimes those benefits are more workers and therefore more cards but you need to get rid of all of your cards to win.

The first half of the game you find that you are sort of making progress. Your ability to make stuff and satisfy your workforce grows and you get rid of cards but you also gain more cards. With exploration and trade, with other players, you finally reach a point where you can produce what you need without more people. The cards start to disappear and then the game becomes a race. We've found it to be very close each time even though we all could have been more efficient. This is definitely a game that you get better at. Give it a few plays and I think it will grow on you if you like strategy games. It's unlike anything else I have in my collection.

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GAME OVERVIEW

The sun is rising on the age of industry; will you rise too?

Anno 1800 is an epic city-building strategy board game based on Ubisoft’s popular PC game of the same name. Players strive to build up their industrial might as they develop an island society at the dawn of the industrial age. Investing in their nautical fleets enables trade and expansion to new territories in the old and new worlds, but players must focus above all on maintaining the health and happiness of the citizens of their home islands. While the population is initially satisfied with food and clothing, in time it will demand valuable luxury goods. Players must plan their development strategies and supply chains carefully while keeping an eye on the distribution of specialized roles within their territories. The objective of the game is to plan for an even distribution of farmers, workers, craftsmen, engineers, and investors. But beware, because the competition never sleeps. Players may steal new achievements out from under each other’s noses at any time! Whose island will prosper and whose will fall? 

Includes mini-expansion The Power of Gold and Solo Mode.

2-4 PLAYERS | 120 MINS | AGES 12+

 

REVIEWS

average rating 4.0 out of 5
Based on 1 review
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100% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
1 Review
Reviewed by Jonathan
Verified Reviewer
I recommend this product
Average play time
1-2 Hours
Why I choose Thirsty Meeples
  • Good Prices
  • Secure Packaging
  • Quick Delivery
  • Reliable
  • Easy to Use Webstore
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

A strategic game with some novel mechanics

We've played this game 3 times now and find it very compelling. The first game was strange as the concepts seem simple but are quite different from other games that we've played. You have a population of workers and for each worker you have a card. The cards represent the needs of your workforce and if you can fulfill them then you get to discard the card and gain a benefit. Sometimes those benefits are more workers and therefore more cards but you need to get rid of all of your cards to win.

The first half of the game you find that you are sort of making progress. Your ability to make stuff and satisfy your workforce grows and you get rid of cards but you also gain more cards. With exploration and trade, with other players, you finally reach a point where you can produce what you need without more people. The cards start to disappear and then the game becomes a race. We've found it to be very close each time even though we all could have been more efficient. This is definitely a game that you get better at. Give it a few plays and I think it will grow on you if you like strategy games. It's unlike anything else I have in my collection.

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Learning Curve
Rated 4 out of 5
Aesthetics
Rated 3 out of 5
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