Anno 1800: The Board Game
- Designer Martin Wallace
- Publisher KOSMOS , 999 Games , Albi , Devir , Galakta
- Illustration Fiore GmbH
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Anno 1800, players build up their industry and develop their home island through trade fleets and island expansion. You fulfill your population's needs, progressing from basic goods to luxury items. The game involves managing production chains and assigning farmers, workers, craftsmen, engineers, and investors strategically. Competition is tight as opponents can take achievements from under your nose, combining trade, production, and population management dynamically.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is suited for experienced players aged 12 and up who enjoy complex economic simulations. With a duration of about 120 minutes, it requires patience and strategic thinking. Prior experience with economic or engine-building games is helpful. The game supports 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How It Works
Anno 1800 features mechanics such as Contracts, Hand Management, and Market to simulate industry building. Players fulfill contracts, manage their hand of cards, and leverage market effects to generate income. End Game Bonuses and Hidden Victory Points create diverse strategies and surprises during scoring. The goal is to coordinate production chains and specialize your population effectively.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Martin Wallace and published in 2020, Anno 1800 received multiple nominations including the Meeples Choice Award 2020 and International Gamers Award 2021. It belongs to the History: Industrial Revolution family and combines tableau building with economic mechanics to bring the Anno PC game theme to the board.
Awards
2022
2021
- 2022 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game — Nominated
- 2021 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel — Nominated
- 2020 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Deep economic simulation with varied mechanics
- Based on the well-known Anno PC game series
- Multiple nominations at prestigious awards
- Complex planning with Contracts, Market, and Hand Management
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Long playing time requires patience
- Complexity may deter beginners
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set during the Industrial Revolution, depicting economic development of islands in the Old and New World. It focuses on industry, trade, and population management in the post-Napoleonic era.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding production chains and efficiently managing your hand of cards for early success.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Anno 1800 is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
Playing time is approximately 120 minutes, making it a lengthy session.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with complex economic games is helpful but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of tableau building, Contracts, and Market mechanics makes its implementation of the Anno theme unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and minimum age of 12, it is better suited for hobbyists than families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The use of Contracts and Hand Management combined with a dynamic market sets it apart.
Fazit
Anno 1800 is recommended for fans of complex economic games and the Anno series. Players who enjoy lengthy, strategic sessions without solo play options will find a deep experience here.
