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The Livestock Market
2009
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for The Livestock Market
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The Livestock Market is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Rebekah Bissell and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Which farmer can successfully buy the most cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens? Players will need smart money management, strategy, and a little luck to score big and bring home the bacon. During the game, players can earn points by having the most animals of the type(s) being scored. At the end of the game, additional points are awarded for sets of animals. This free game was created for the print and play dice game design contest: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/405493.
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Questions and answers
The Livestock Market supports 2–4 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 The Livestock Market is 20 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 The Livestock Market for ages 7 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.
The Livestock Market has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
The Livestock Market belongs to these categories: Animals, Print & Play, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling. 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 The Livestock Market are: Rebekah Bissell. 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 The Livestock Market 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.