Wealth of Nations
Economic · Educational

Wealth of Nations

The players run around the world trying to acquire exploitation rights to various raw materials (metals, oil and basic vegetal products such as coffee and tobacco). Each country is assigned (randomly) a royalty marker, which triggers payment of royalties to players controlling at least 30% of the corresponding titles when the country is visited. Player's actions on their turn are driven by the outer track.

2–6 players120 minages 10medium difficulty
About the game

What is Wealth of Nations

The players run around the world trying to acquire exploitation rights to various raw materials (metals, oil and basic vegetal products such as coffee and tobacco). Each country is assigned (randomly) a royalty marker, which triggers payment of royalties to players controlling at least 30% of the corresponding titles when the country is visited. Player's actions on their turn are driven by the outer track.

Victory is by elimination, as other players are driven to bankruptcy.

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Game details

Players
2–6
Age
+10
Duration
120 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
1975
Mechanics
Auction / Bidding · Betting and Bluffing · Commodity Speculation
Categories
Economic · Educational · Industry / Manufacturing
Designer
Christian Pachis
Publisher
World Minds · Borras Plana S.A. · Carlit · Editrice Giochi
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How many players is Wealth of Nations for?

Wealth of Nations plays with 2–6 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 120 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 10.

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