Hotel

What to Expect

In Hotel, you play as global real estate tycoons competing to build and expand 3D resort hotels. Moving around the board by rolling dice, you buy land, buildings, and entrances separately to create elaborate hotels. Landing on opponents’ hotels requires paying fees, which increase with hotel size. The game combines strategic bidding, luck from dice rolls, and competitive take-that moves in a tactile, visual setting.

Who Is This Game For?

Hotel is suited for families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy an economic competition with elements of luck. With a playtime around 60 minutes, it fits well into an evening session. The rules are straightforward, making it accessible without prior experience.

How It Works

Players acquire land and build hotels composed of land, structures, and entrances. Movement is determined by dice rolls, with players paying fees when landing on opponents’ properties. Core mechanics include Auction / Bidding, Roll / Spin and Move, and Take That, creating a mix of investment strategy and player interaction.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Geoffrey Hayes, Hotel features 3D components that enhance the economic gameplay visually and tactically. It belongs to the Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) family and combines Auction / Bidding with Take That mechanics. Although it has no major awards, it remains a nostalgic classic from the 1970s.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in the world of international luxury resorts, where players act as real estate moguls building diverse hotels like Marina or Royal to bankrupt opponents.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on expanding your hotels and watch your opponents’ moves carefully to react strategically.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Hotel is recommended for families and casual players who appreciate economic strategy with a luck element and tactile 3D components. Experts might find it too simple, but its charm lies in the unique miniature hotels.