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London Markets
2016
Rules assistance for London Markets
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- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for London Markets
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London Markets is a board game released in 2016 for 3–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Tile Placement.
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About the game
London Markets puts players in the roles of merchants and assistants trying to earn the most profit for their goods. The player who can navigate the markets with ease, being in the right place at the right time to earn the most profit, will become the most respected merchant of the London markets. The game is a revised and re-themed edition of Dschunke, which was nominated for the German game of the year award in 2002.
Editions
- London MarketsenQueen Games2016
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Queen Games
Questions and answers
London Markets 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 London Markets is 45–60 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 London Markets 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.
London Markets has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
London Markets belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Tile Placement. 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 London Markets are: Michael Schacht. 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 London Markets 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.