Tulip Bubble
- Designer 紅陽 (Kouyou)
- Publisher ぐうのね Sounds Good , Buly Games , Delirium Games , Galápagos Jogos , Hobby World
- Illustration ことり寧子 (Kotori Neiko)
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players experience the speculative bubble of 1637, where tulip bulbs were valued higher than houses in Amsterdam. Each round features phases of preparation, buying, and selling on a fluctuating market. The goal is to accumulate the most guilders by skillfully trading tulips and timing the market before the bubble bursts. The gameplay revolves around fluctuating prices and strategic bidding.
Who Is This Game For?
Tulip Bubble targets experienced players aged 15 and older who enjoy economic themes and historical settings. With about 70 minutes playing time, it is a medium-weight game requiring patience and strategic thinking. Some familiarity with auction and market simulation games is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
The game uses mechanics such as Auction / Bidding, Commodity Speculation, and Contracts. Each round includes a preparation phase, a buying phase, and a selling phase. Players bid on tulip bulbs, trade them on a dynamic market, and collect sets to earn profits. The game ends when the bubble bursts or a player acquires a black tulip successfully.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Kouyou, Tulip Bubble models the historical tulip mania in Renaissance Holland. Though it has no awards, it uniquely blends commodity speculation with auction mechanics in an economic setting. It belongs to the 'Country: Netherlands' and 'Theme: Flowers' families.
Pro
- Historically inspired economic theme
- Dynamic market mechanics with auctions and speculation
- Ideal for 3-5 players
- Medium complexity suitable for experienced players with 70-minute playtime
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Relatively steep learning curve due to complex mechanics
- Minimum age of 15 restricts younger family players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set during the tulip mania in the Netherlands in 1637, one of the earliest known economic bubbles. Players trade various tulip varieties in a historical Renaissance economic context.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on observing market trends and timing your bids carefully to avoid losses.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Tulip Bubble is designed for three to five players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 70 minutes, making it a medium-length session for experienced players.
What prior experience do I need?
Understanding of auctions and economic speculation is helpful but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Tulip Bubble uniquely combines commodity speculation with auction mechanics in a thematic tulip market setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its age restriction of 15+ and complexity, it is better suited for experienced players than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The core interaction is based on Auction / Bidding combined with Commodity Speculation.
Fazit
Tulip Bubble is a strategic economic game for players interested in complex market simulations and historical financial bubbles. It is recommended for groups of 3 to 5 players who can invest about 70 minutes per session.
