Black Friday
- Designer Friedemann Friese
- Publisher KOSMOS , 2F-Spiele , Rio Grande Games , SUNNY BIRD
- Illustration Christian Fiore
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In Black Friday, you trade stocks on a growing market that is about to crash. Players must time their sales carefully and invest in gold and silver, which serve as victory points. The game simulates a stock market bubble with betting and bluffing mechanics, where players' actions influence the crash probability. Observing opponents and timing your moves is key to maximizing your profit before the market collapses.
Who Is This Game For?
Black Friday is aimed at experienced players interested in economic simulations and stock market mechanics. With a playtime around 55 minutes, it fits well into an evening gaming session. Some familiarity with betting and bluffing games is helpful, but the rules remain manageable.
How It Works
The core mechanics include Betting and Bluffing, Commodity Speculation, and Stock Holding. Players buy and sell shares whose prices fluctuate based on collective actions. Increased selling raises the chance of a market crash, ending the game. Meanwhile, investing early in gold and silver offers alternative victory paths. The simulation requires balancing risk and timing while watching other players closely.
What Makes It Special
Black Friday is part of Friedemann Friese's Freitag project launched in 2010. It uniquely blends commodity speculation with a dynamic market crash mechanic influenced by all players. Although it has not won awards, it is a notable example of economic simulation in board gaming, focused on stock market themes.
Pro
- Combination of betting, bluffing, and economic mechanics
- Moderate playtime of about 55 minutes
- Part of Friedemann Friese's Freitag project
- Supports 2 to 5 players
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Requires interest in economic and stock market themes
- Not suitable for families with young children (12+ recommended)
Setting & Atmosphäre
The theme revolves around stock market speculation and crashes in an abstract financial market environment without a specific historical context.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on closely observing opponents and timing your sales to maximize profits without triggering an early crash.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Black Friday is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 55 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Some experience with economic and bluffing games is helpful; it is an intermediate-level game.
How does this compare to similar games?
Black Friday uniquely combines commodity speculation with a player-influenced market crash mechanic.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and recommended age of 12+, it is better suited for experienced players than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Betting and Bluffing with Stock Holding and Commodity Speculation defines its distinctive gameplay.
Fazit
Black Friday is recommended for players who enjoy economic games with bluffing and are comfortable with a medium-length playtime. It is less suited for families or casual gamers due to its complexity.
