Oktoberfest Board Game

In Oktoberfest, the players take on the roles of artisanal brewmasters responsible for supplying the annual festival with the most popular types of beer. The gameplay unfolds over three rounds: morning, afternoon, and evening of the festival. On each player's turn, they can choose from three possible actions: starting a once-around auction of available supply cards, selling one of their barrel cards, or closing a tent.

While the choices may seem straightforward, the game features several clever mechanics that require players to constantly refine their strategies. The closed system of money means that players must carefully decide which auctions are crucial to their strategy. Likewise, the decision to close a tent is a tense one, as all players contribute patrons to different tents. The busiest tent is the one that closes, and only the players who have supplied the most popular beers there will receive victory points.

The game culminates when the tenth tent has been closed, at which point the player with the most points emerges victorious. However, it's not enough to simply brew the best beer – players must also ensure that their products end up in the mouths of the festival-goers.

Oktoberfest is a fun, card-driven auction game that can be enjoyed by 3 to 5 players and typically lasts around 90 minutes. The game's mechanics and the constant need to adapt one's strategy make for an engaging and replayable experience, as players strive to outsmart their opponents and claim the title of the most successful brewmaster.

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