Angel's Share
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- Designer Scott Almes
- Publisher Spielworxx , Capstone Games
- Illustration DavidSchneiderArt
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What to Expect
You play as an investor buying barrels from distilleries in Ireland and Scotland while some of the liquid evaporates—the 'Angel’s Share'. The game focuses on managing limited actions, aging barrels, and a tight budget to maximize profit or risk ending up with low-volume spirits. The theme is tightly linked to the real-world process of spirit aging and evaporation.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at euro-style and strategy players who enjoy economic decisions: Scott Almes' design suits those who like investment and resource management. With 2–5 players and a roughly 120-minute playtime, it fits game-night sessions and experienced groups rather than casual quick plays. Age 12+ indicates moderate complexity.
How It Works
Core gameplay revolves around buying and managing whisky barrels as investments, using Action / Event mechanics alongside Investment decisions. You track barrel aging and make timing and budget choices to offset evaporation losses or chase high-quality spirits. The emphasis is on strategic resource and timing management rather than pure randomness.
What Makes It Special
The game uses the real-world Angel’s Share concept (evaporation during barrel aging) as a central economic pressure. Designed by Scott Almes and classified under Economic and Industry / Manufacturing, it ties theme and mechanics closely and is listed among upcoming releases with ties to Ireland and Scotland.
Pro
- Strong thematic economic focus on whisky aging and evaporation
- Combines Action / Event with Investment mechanics for meaningful decisions
- Supports 2–5 players—good for small to medium groups
- Designed by Scott Almes, known for strategic designs
Contra
- Long playtime (~120 minutes) requires patient groups
- Moderate complexity and theme may deter casual or family players
Setting & atmosphere
The setting is the whisky industry in Ireland and Scotland: buying, aging and selling barrels while evaporation affects volume and value. The theme remains grounded in real aging processes of spirits.
Tips for beginners
Learn how barrel aging and evaporation interact before risking big investments; prioritize stable, conservative plays early on.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. Angel's Share is designed for 2–5 players (minimum 2).
How long does a game really take?
Listed duration is about 120 minutes; include setup and explanation for a full evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with economic/investment mechanics is useful; the game targets strategy players.
How does this compare to similar games?
It emphasizes barrel aging and evaporation as an economic mechanic combined with Action / Event and Investment decisions.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to length (~120 minutes) and economic complexity, it's less suitable for families with younger or casual players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Action / Event and Investment mechanics defines the core experience.
Fazit
Angel's Share is recommended for players who enjoy economic strategy and medium-to-long sessions; it's less suited to quick-play fans. If you like investment-driven decisions and timing challenges, this is a fitting design.
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