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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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Speculation board game box cover

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

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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.