National Economy
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- Designer 西村裕 (Hiroshi Nishimura)
- Publisher Korokorodou , asmodee
- Illustration Satoshi Takahata (高畑 慧)
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What to Expect
You run a business during the rapid expansion of national economies in the 19th and 20th centuries: hire workers, build buildings, and manage cash flow. Each round you assign workers to workplaces to trigger effects like earning money or acquiring cards. Rising wages and the risk of unpaid salaries create tense decisions about selling assets and maintaining liquidity. The game rewards long-term planning and efficient resource management.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at hobby/enthusiast players and up; players should be comfortable with economic concepts. With a minimum age of 12 and a playtime around 45 minutes, it fits a regular game night but assumes some familiarity with strategic card and worker-placement games.
How It Works
Core play uses Worker Placement on a shared pool of workplace cards to activate effects such as income generation, card acquisition, or hiring. Hand Management and Open Drafting determine available options and force planning of actions. New workplace cards enter the communal pool as the game progresses, expanding the action space and shifting priorities. The objective is to accumulate the most wealth by managing investments, labor, and liquidity effectively.
What Makes It Special
Designed by 西村裕 (Hiroshi Nishimura), National Economy fuses Card Game, City Building and Economic categories. It stands out through wage escalation and unpaid salary risk that pressure players to balance cash and assets. The combination of Worker Placement with Open Drafting and Hand Management focuses play on timing and resource allocation.
Pro
- Blend of Worker Placement, Hand Management and Open Drafting creates tactical depth
- Concise ~45 minute playtime for strategic sessions
- Clear economic theme tied to historic growth of national economies
- Rewards long-term planning and efficient resource use
Contra
- Requires understanding of economic mechanics and planning
- Minimum age 12 may limit family play with younger children
- May be too light for players seeking very deep economic systems
Setting & atmosphere
The theme centers on the growth of national economies in the 19th and 20th centuries and casts players as business owners managing labor, buildings, and markets. The setting is historically economic, emphasizing market and labor dynamics.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on a few reliable income sources and observe how wage increases affect your cash flow before heavy investment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. players.min is 1, so a solo mode is included.
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 45 minutes; first plays including explanation and setup may take longer.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with economic mechanics and worker placement helps, as the game uses Hand Management and strategic planning.
How does this compare to similar games?
National Economy combines card-driven mechanics with Worker Placement and Open Drafting and emphasizes wage dynamics and liquidity management.
Is this suitable for families?
With min age 12 it can work for families with teens familiar with strategy games; younger children may find it demanding.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Worker Placement, Hand Management and Open Drafting defines the core experience.
Fazit
National Economy is recommended for players who enjoy strategic economic card games with worker placement elements. It suits groups that prefer medium-length, decision-heavy sessions.
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