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Shark (1987)

2–6 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
90 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Shark

Shark is a stock-trading game slightly reminiscent of Acquire, in that abstract plays on the game board determine the share values of the various companies. The similarities end there, though, as Shark is more free-wheeling than Acquire. Each player may buy (maximum 5 shares total during the turn) and sell (unlimited) shares both before and after his turn, and during his turn rolls dice to determine which company he can affect and in what region he can place that company's ma…

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Economic

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Dice Rolling, Stock Holding · Designer: H. Jean Vanaise

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Shark FAQ

How many players is Shark?
Shark plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Shark take to play?
A game of Shark takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shark any good?
Shark rates 6.6/10 from 1,261 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around commodity speculation, dice rolling, stock holding.