- BGG rank
- BGG #30,240
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Artifact
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,110
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Made for Trade
1984
Rules assistance for Made for Trade
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Made for Trade
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Made for Trade is a board game released in 1984 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stuart Balch and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
An educational game for 2 to 6 players, set in early America. Each player begins the game as an indentured servant, who must first earn his or her freedom, then collect a list of required items for day to day life. Items are obtained from various shops and are also bought and sold in the marketplace, in exchange for shillings or in trade for other items. Along the way, various events in history shake things up. Players visit the many different buildings in a colonial American town (tavern, inn, jail, church, etc.) and find ways to strip other players of their belongings and negotiate trade. When one player collects all the items on his or her list and ends the game, the player with the most assets becomes the winner. Rules contain 3 different levels of difficulty so that the game can be tailored to different age groups (Ages 8 and up, Ages 10 and up, and Ages 12 and up). The game was developed in cooperation with the Winterthur Museum.
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- Aristoplay
- Talicor/Aristoplay
Questions and answers
Made for Trade supports 2–6 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 Made for Trade 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 Made for Trade for ages 8 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.
Made for Trade has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Made for Trade belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Educational, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Made for Trade are: Stuart Balch. 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 Made for Trade 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.