Dicke Kartoffeln
- Designer Doris Matthäus , Frank Nestel
- Publisher ABACUSSPIELE
- Illustration Doris Matthäus
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Dicke Kartoffeln, players manage a farm with five fields over several years, dealing with crop rotation, market fluctuations, over-fertilization, pests, and weather. Success depends on maintaining healthy fields and maximizing profits. The blend of farming simulation and commodity speculation offers strategic depth.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players interested in economic and farming themes. With a playtime of about 120 minutes and a minimum age of 12, it suits those who enjoy extended, strategic sessions. Prior experience with complex board games is recommended but not mandatory.
How It Works
Dicke Kartoffeln centers around Commodity Speculation, where players monitor and react to market prices. They manage their fields using crop rotation and must handle negative factors like over-fertilization and pests. Over several years, players plan their actions to keep fields healthy and maximize profits.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Doris Matthäus and Frank Nestel, the game combines farming and economic market mechanics. Part of the Food & Drink: Vegetables family, it provides a detailed simulation of potato farming and market dynamics. It earned 4th place in the 1989 Hippodice Game Design Competition.
Pro
- Combination of farming and market mechanics
- Complex economic decision-making
- Part of the Food & Drink: Vegetables family
- Supports 2 to 6 players with strategic depth
Contra
- Long playtime around 120 minutes
- Minimum age of 12 years
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
The theme revolves around managing a potato farm with real-world agricultural challenges and market fluctuations, reflecting a late 20th-century farming environment.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on observing market trends and maintaining healthy fields to succeed in the long run.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Dicke Kartoffeln is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 120 minutes, potentially longer with setup and explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets experienced players and requires strategic thinking with complex board games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dicke Kartoffeln uniquely combines farming management with commodity speculation, blending resource management and market observation.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and duration, it is more suitable for experienced players aged 12 and up than for families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Commodity Speculation is the key mechanic that distinguishes the game through its economic market simulation.
Fazit
Dicke Kartoffeln is recommended for players seeking economic strategy games with a farming theme. Its lengthy playtime and complexity require patience and strategic thinking.
