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The Game of 49 (2014)

2–5 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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The Game of 49 board game box cover

About The Game of 49

Brinkmanship bidding and savvy chip placement win this 4-in-a-row easy auction game.

Economic

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Pattern Building, Pattern Recognition · Designer: Mark Corsey

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The Game of 49 FAQ

How many players is The Game of 49?
The Game of 49 plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does The Game of 49 take to play?
A game of The Game of 49 takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Game of 49 any good?
The Game of 49 rates 6.4/10 from 1,124 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, pattern building.