- BGG rank
- BGG #1,190
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Manila
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,269
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Goldbräu
2004
Rules assistance for Goldbräu
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Goldbräu
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Goldbräu is a board game released in 2004 for 3–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Franz-Benno Delonge and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Stock Holding.
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About the game
From the publisher, Rio Grande Games: Seehausen am See. For many years, more and more people visit this idyllic village during the annual summer fest. In these three weeks, the breweries and beer gardens in the village make more money than during the rest of the year. So, you and your opponents become hardened businessmen, who rush to Seehausen am See to invest in the businesses there with an eye toward the large profits that come during the festival. During these three weeks each will invest in the businesses and try to get his people in management positions in the breweries and beer gardens where he owns stock. The players also work to increase the size of their favorite beer gardens so that they can earn more money. In the end, it is not the size of the beer gardens or who is in charge, but the amount of money in the players’ pockets...
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Designers
Publishers
- Rio Grande Games
- Zoch Verlag
- Hanser
Questions and answers
Goldbräu supports 3–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Goldbräu is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Goldbräu for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Goldbräu has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Goldbräu belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Stock Holding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Goldbräu are: Franz-Benno Delonge. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Goldbräu as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.