How many players is Speculation?

Speculation plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Speculation take to play?

A game of Speculation takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Speculation any good?

Speculation rates 6.7/10 from 775 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around commodity speculation, dice rolling, hand management.

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Speculation (1992)

3–6 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players: 3–6
Play time: 45 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.7/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Speculation

In Speculation, players buy and sell shares of stock, trying to have the most money at the end of the game. Each player has a hand of nine cards; eight of them match the company shares that are available for purchase, while the ninth card is a "Bank Holiday" card. Each of the eight companies has 2-5 shares available, depending on the number of players, and each player starts with a randomly drawn share. At the start of the game, place six movement tiles (numbered 1-…

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Economic

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Memory, Stock Holding · Designer: Dirk Henn

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Speculation FAQ

How many players is Speculation?: Speculation plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Speculation take to play?: A game of Speculation takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Speculation any good?: Speculation rates 6.7/10 from 775 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around commodity speculation, dice rolling, hand management.