Furnace Board Game

Name: Furnace Board Game
SKU: 853211004721
Price: 1599 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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Positive "Furnace is well-received for its innovative auction mechanic and strategic depth, though it may not suit casual players."

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The Story

Furnace is an engine-building Eurogame set in the 19th century, where players compete as industrial capitalists to build the most profitable corporation. Over four rounds, players auction for company cards, then use them to extract and process resources into money. The game features a unique auction mechanism where compensation is paid to lower bidders, and a production phase that allows for strategic upgrades and resource conversion...

add_circle The Upside

check Engaging auction mechanic with compensation for losing bids
check Strategic depth with engine-building and resource conversion
check High replayability due to variable setup and optional rules

remove_circle The Downside

close May be complex for casual gamers
close Limited player interaction beyond auction phase
close Some components may be small and easy to misplace

Specifications & features

Key features

check_circle Engine-building Eurogame with auction and production phases
check_circle Unique auction: highest bid wins, lower bidders get compensation
check_circle 36 double-sided company cards with basic and upgraded sides
check_circle Multiple gameplay variants including capitalist cards and production chain
check_circle High-quality components: coal cubes, iron bars, oil drums, money tokens