Acquire
- Designer Sid Sackson
- Publisher 3M , The Avalon Hill Game Co , Arclight Games , Avalon Hill , Banana Games
- Illustration Eric Hibbeler , Scott O'Gara , Scott Okumura , Anita Osburn , Peter Whitley
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Acquire, players invest strategically in companies to hold majority shares. As hotel chains grow and merge, majority shareholders receive sizable bonuses, which can be reinvested. Investors of acquired companies can cash out or trade shares for the larger chain. The game is a race to accumulate the greatest wealth through investment and hand management.
Who Is This Game For?
Acquire is suited for experienced gamers interested in economic and strategy games. With a duration of about 90 minutes, it requires patience and understanding of investment mechanics. Prior experience with similar economic games is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
The game uses mechanics like Connections, Investment, and Hand Management. Players place tiles to found and expand companies. When companies merge, majority shareholders earn end game bonuses while players manage, invest in, or trade stocks. The goal is to maximize profit through smart investing and stock management.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Sid Sackson, Acquire is part of the 3M Bookshelf Series and was recommended for Spiel des Jahres in 1979. Inducted into the unsere Datenbank Hall of Fame in 2025, it is known for its economic depth and focus on stock mergers, making it a classic in economic strategy gaming.
Awards
1979
- 2025 BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame Inductee — Nominated
- 2000 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
- 1993 Essener Feder Best Written Rules — Winner
Pro
- Deep economic mechanics with investment and stock trading
- Strategic decisions driven by hand management and connections
- unsere Datenbank Hall of Fame inductee (2025)
- Classic game by Sid Sackson with a long tradition
Contra
- More complex than typical family games
- About 90 minutes game time requires patience
- Not suitable for players under 12 years
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game revolves around founding and merging hotel chains in a business context. Players act as investors building wealth through stock trading.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on managing your stocks carefully and plan your investments to maximize bonuses over time.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Acquire supports 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts around 90 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic experience with economic or strategy games is helpful but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Acquire uniquely combines stock trading with area expansion and company mergers.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and age recommendation of 12+, it is better suited for experienced players than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of investment, hand management, and end game bonuses defines its economic gameplay.
Fazit
Acquire is recommended for players seeking economic strategy games with investment and hand management mechanics. Its complexity makes it less suitable for casual or family players.
