Take Stock
- Designer Simon Hunt
- Publisher Z-Man Games
- Illustration Oliver Castañeda
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In Take Stock, you play as a powerful investor buying shares in five companies and influencing the market. You can raise stock prices by playing cards or crash the market to hinder opponents. After four rounds, the player with the highest score wins. Market event cards add dynamic changes to stock values, creating an engaging economic simulation.
Who Is This Game For?
Take Stock is suitable for players aged 10 and up who enjoy medium complexity economic games. Supporting 2 to 6 players with about 60 minutes playtime, it fits well for casual to experienced groups interested in stock market themes.
How It Works
The game uses commodity speculation, hand management, and stock holding mechanics. Players collect stock certificates and play cards to influence market prices of five stocks. Market event cards trigger effects like crashes or splits, offering tactical options. The goal is to maximize your portfolio value through strategic card play and market manipulation.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Simon Hunt, Take Stock was nominated for the 2007 Golden Geek Best Card Game. It uniquely blends economic simulation and card management in a compact format, centered around stock market themes and dynamic market events.
Awards
2007
Pro
- Combines commodity speculation and hand management
- Dynamic market events influence gameplay
- Supports 2 to 6 players
- Nominated for 2007 Golden Geek Best Card Game
Contra
- Requires learning stock market mechanics
- 60-minute playtime demands some patience
- Not suitable for children under 10
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game simulates a stock market with five fictional companies whose share prices you influence. The setting is an abstract economic world enlivened by market events and player interaction.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding market mechanics and watch price trends before making risky moves.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Take Stock is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Some familiarity with economic games helps but isn’t mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
Take Stock combines commodity speculation with hand management and dynamic market events in a compact card game.
Is this suitable for families?
Suitable from age 10, best for families with older children due to moderate complexity.
What mechanic makes it special?
Commodity speculation, hand management, and stock holding define its gameplay.
Fazit
Take Stock is recommended for players seeking an economic card game with moderate complexity. It suits families with older children and gamers interested in stock market strategy, though some learning is required.
