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Kontor (1999)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like city building games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Kontor board game box cover

About Kontor

Kontor is a two-player tile-laying game which can also be played by two teams of two players. The name means 'Trading House' and the players act as merchants vying for supremacy in late 17th century Amsterdam. By building trading houses at the canals you aim to control three major commodities (Spices, Tea and Wine) in each harbor area. During the game you expand by playing Land and Water cards in the large area of the harbor.

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City BuildingNauticalRenaissance

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Commodity Speculation, Tile Placement · Designer: Michael Schacht

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Kontor FAQ

How many players is Kontor?
Kontor plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Kontor take to play?
A game of Kontor takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Kontor any good?
Kontor rates 6.0/10 from 766 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / nautical game built around area majority / influence, commodity speculation, tile placement.