Fortune
- Designer Richard Fenwick , N. Lebon
- Publisher Ariel Productions Ltd , Borras Plana S.A. , Bütehorn Spiele (Buchholz Verlag) , Clipper , Editions Fenwick
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Fortune, players invest in plants, fuel, and computers to produce goods. These goods are sold through various distributors depending on sales volume. Players can also profit by becoming major shareholders in distribution and service firms. Special dice are used for takeovers. Insurance, consultancy, and advertising options help protect or boost business performance. The game ends after a set time or when a monetary goal is reached.
Who Is This Game For?
Fortune targets experienced players aged 12 and up who enjoy complex economic simulations. With a duration of about 180 minutes, it suits extended game sessions. Prior experience with economic games is helpful due to its combination of stock holding and set collection mechanics.
How It Works
Players collect resources and production assets to manufacture goods sold via different distribution channels. The game features Roll / Spin and Move to navigate the board, Set Collection to gather resources, Stock Holding to buy shares in companies, and Trading to negotiate with other players. Special dice enable hostile takeovers.
What Makes It Special
Designed in 1976 by Richard Fenwick and N. Lebon, Fortune belongs to the Circuit-Based Trading Games family. Its unique blend of stock holding, set collection, and trading mechanics makes it an early complex economic board game without known awards.
Pro
- Combination of stock holding, set collection, and trading
- Extensive economic simulation with diverse investment options
- Supports up to 8 players, ideal for large groups
- Circuit-Based Trading Games mechanics add strategic depth
Contra
- Long playtime around 180 minutes requires patience
- Recommended for experienced players aged 12 and above
- No solo mode; minimum 3 players needed
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game simulates industrial economic production and trade involving factories, fuel, and computers. Players act as entrepreneurs in a simulated business landscape.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the key mechanics like stock buying and resource collection to get started.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Fortune is designed for 3 to 8 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 180 minutes, so plan for an extended gaming session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game requires experience with more complex economic games and patience for longer playtimes.
How does this compare to similar games?
Fortune uniquely combines Circuit-Based Trading with Roll-and-Move and Set Collection mechanics, distinguishing it from classic economic games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and long duration, it is more suited for older teens and adults rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Stock Holding, Trading, and Roll / Spin and Move mechanics is central to Fortune's depth.
Fazit
Fortune offers a deep economic simulation for players patient with longer playtimes and interested in stock trading. It's recommended for fans of trading and stock holding mechanics who appreciate extended sessions.
