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Parts Unknown (1999)

4–10 players · 90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

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

Best for 4–10 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Parts Unknown

Players are retail store owners who supply body parts to the local mad scientists. Viktor, a mad scientist, goes around window shopping. Whenever he stops to look at a particular type of parts, a demand for that type of part is created; all the parts at the cheapest price get sold. If there is still a demand, all the parts at the next cheapest price get sold. This continues until demand is met. If parts sold exceed demand, a surplus is created, which may put an extra townsfol

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Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Roll / Spin and Move · Designer: James Ernest

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Parts Unknown FAQ

How many players is Parts Unknown?
Parts Unknown plays with 4–10 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Parts Unknown take to play?
A game of Parts Unknown takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Parts Unknown any good?
Parts Unknown rates 6.0/10 from 235 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / horror game built around commodity speculation, roll / spin and move.