Augsburg 1520
A tense Renaissance auction game of merchants bidding their way up the social ladder in Fugger's Augsburg.
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- Karsten Hartwig
- Published by
- alea
- Editions by
- Rio Grande Games, Ravensburger
You are a merchant of Augsburg in the age of Jakob Fugger, bidding your way into the favor of counts and kings. Each round runs five auctions where you offer cards, then raise, call or drop. Winning lets you claim actions that boost your abilities and, above all, your social standing.
Who it's for
Players who love pure auction tension and managing a tight resource of bidding cards against sharp opponents.
Not for you if…
You dislike auction-heavy games or the analysis paralysis they can invite. With five auctions a round it can feel dry, and it is out of print.
Vibe's take
Pure bidding nerve: with a limited bidding hand, every card you spend to win now leaves you weaker for the auctions to come.
Published 2006 · 20 years ago
older than 85% of games
In 2,215 collections
collected more than 35% of games
2–5 players · ages 12+
Best with 5
25–75 min
longer than 71% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.7 out of 5 · heavier than 74%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: little text
A few terms, easy to look up
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