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New Bedford (2016)

1–4 players · 30–60 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
30–60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 12+ who like city building games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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About New Bedford

Strategic yet approachable game of whaling and town-building in mid-1800s New England

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City Building

Mechanics: Worker Placement · Designer: Nathaniel Levan

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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New Bedford FAQ

How many players is New Bedford?
New Bedford plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does New Bedford take to play?
A game of New Bedford takes 30–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is New Bedford any good?
New Bedford rates 7.1/10 from 1,748 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building game built around worker placement.