Furnace
Bid on factories, chain production, and outproduce everyone
Who it's for
Players who want a satisfying engine-building arc compressed into 30-45 minutes. The auction mechanism rewards smart losing as much as winning.
Not for you if…
Skip if you want deep, long-term strategic planning — this is deliberately compact. Limited player interaction beyond the auction.
Vibe's take
Compact, clever, engine-driven, snappy
About this game
Compact engine-building game set during the industrial revolution. Bid on factory cards in a clever auction where losing bids grant production bonuses. Then chain your factories together to convert resources into points across just four tight rounds.
Get it
from €35
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #408
13k ratings
Published
2020
Language
Some text
Designed by
Ivan Lashin
Published by
Vagabund, JELLY JELLY GAMES, Kobold Spieleverlag, Midnight Jungle, Arcane Wonders, Maldito Games, Meeple King, Hobby World, CMON Global Limited, Jing Studio, Board Game Rookie, MeepleBR, DV Games, Jumping Turtle Games, La Boîte de Jeu
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