Unfair

2-5

Players

125

Minutes

14+

Age

2017

Published

Designer Joel Finch
Publisher Good Games Publishing , Choo Choo Games , CMON Global Limited , Corax Games , Jianjie Star Games
Illustration Nicole Castles , Lina Cossette , David Forest , Philippe Poirier

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What to Expect

In Unfair, you build your own theme park with attractions like Pirates, Robots, and Vampires, managing your hand of cards strategically. You play events to help yourself or hinder opponents, upgrade attractions, fulfill hidden blueprints, and even bribe officials. Over eight rounds, players compete to create the highest-scoring park while dealing with interactive take-that moves.

Who Is This Game For?

Unfair targets experienced gamers aged 14 and up who enjoy strategic economic card games. With a playtime of about 125 minutes, it suits groups ready for a longer, involved game session. Prior familiarity with hand management and set collection mechanics is beneficial but not mandatory.

How It Works

Players manage their hand of cards to build and upgrade attractions. Open Drafting lets players select cards that benefit themselves or disrupt others. Loans allow borrowing money to finance investments, while Income tracks cash flow. Set Collection is key to earning bonuses by matching blueprints. Take That mechanics let you sabotage opponents, adding competitive interaction.

Hand Management Income Loans Open Drafting Set Collection Take That

What Makes It Special

Designed by Joel Finch, Unfair stands out by combining hand management, set collection, and take-that mechanics within a theme park setting. It was nominated for the Boardgames Australia Awards Best Australian Game in 2017 and 2018. This mix of economic card play and thematic city-building differentiates it from other games in the genre.

Awards

2018 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Australian Game — Nominated
2017 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Australian Game — Nominated

Pro

Deep strategic hand management
Interactive take-that mechanics against opponents
Varied themes and attractions in the theme park
Nominated for Boardgames Australia Awards in 2017 and 2018

Contra

Relatively long playtime around 125 minutes
Complexity aimed at experienced gamers, not families
Minimum age 14 excludes younger players

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in the world of theme parks where players build parks featuring themes like Pirates, Robots, and Vampires. It simulates the challenges and management of running a modern amusement park.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on managing your hand efficiently and pay attention to opponents' moves to react accordingly.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

Unfair is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not include an official solo mode.

How long does a game really take?

A typical game lasts about 125 minutes, plus setup time.

What prior experience do I need?

Basic knowledge of hand management and set collection is helpful since Unfair is an expert-level game.

How does this compare to similar games?

Unfair blends city-building with take-that mechanics in a theme park setting, setting it apart from classic economic games.

Is this suitable for families?

Due to its complexity and minimum age of 14, Unfair is less suitable for families with younger children.

What mechanic makes it special?

Its combination of hand management, open drafting, and take-that mechanics creates interactive and tactical gameplay.

Fazit

Unfair is recommended for gamers who appreciate strategic card games with thematic depth and player interaction. Its longer playtime makes it better suited for experienced players.