Tulipmania 1637
Tulipmania History
The tulip, a flower native to east Africa, created quite a ruckus upon reaching the shores of Europe in the mid-1500s. When a virus attacks a tulip, the resulting colour patterns can be stunning, but the same virus weakens the tulip and makes reproduction a challenge. These rare tulips have always been quite expensive, even to this day. Many associate Tulipmania with these rare, high-priced tulips, but scholars report that this first bubble market, where buyers pay far more than something is physically worth because of the resale value, actually stemmed from the common tulip market over December 1636 and January 1637.
The Dutch, well-known for their trading prowess, were the centre of the tulip trade. During this time, the bubonic plague was killing off 1 out of every 7 people per year, so the common man saw little reason not to invest foolishly with a good chance of making a substantial profit. These conditions created a situation where the prices of tulips skyrocketed by the day, until the prices hit a point that could not be sustained. The wily investors knew when to sell off, so those that profited most are those who sold just as the market started to turn sour.
Gameplay
You are playing one of those wily investors. You have a network of buyers and colleagues, all of whom are also trying to become wealthy. Your goal is to make smart investments, artificially raise prices, fleece your network at the best time, and then make your escape from Tulipmania with the most money.
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If you are looking for a deep game, your not going to get it from this game. But if you want a somewhat light weight game. Then this might work.
This is really a stock market game, with tulips. The theme works with the game great and it is a good game. It’s also a pretty simple game. You sell, you buy, and you see what happens.
The Replay value is good. You have a change in cards and set-ups in every game. So you won’t have the same game twice, at least for awhile.
Components are good too. The Wooden tulips are cool, the board is good, not cheap. The cards are flimzy, but if you put them in sleeves, it will work.
It is also is pretty easy to learn. Maybe 10 and up, but 12 might be a little high. But it is not apples to apples.
Overall it’s a good game I like to play it and it’s a fun but It’s a light stock-market type game.
7.5 out of 10
Ianman