Wealth of Nations
- Players
- 3-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.6 / 5
- Year
- 2008
About the game
Wealth of Nations casts three to six players as national leaders building their countries from humble beginnings into economic superpowers. Players construct Industry tiles - Farms, Generators, Academies, Mines, Factories, and Banks - to produce Commodities like Food, Energy, Labor, Ore, and Capital, then trade those goods with each other or buy and sell on dynamic Markets whose prices shift with supply and demand. Larger Industrial Blocs yield better returns, encouraging players to grow connected networks rather than scattered holdings. Victory Points accumulate through Industry value and cash on hand, rewarding whichever player builds the most efficient and well-traded economic engine.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team appreciates the dynamic market pricing here, which makes trading decisions feel genuinely consequential rather than static. It's a dense economic simulation that rewards players who think several turns ahead about supply and demand. At two hours with up to six players, it can run long, so it's best suited to groups who enjoy sinking real time into a meaty trading game.
What we like
- Dynamic supply-and-demand market system makes trading decisions meaningful.
- Larger Industrial Blocs reward strategic, connected building.
- Multiple Commodity types create varied paths toward Victory Points.
- Strong player interaction driven by trading needs.
Keep in mind
- Playtime can stretch well over two hours with a full table.
- Dense economic rules present a steep learning curve.
- Downtime can increase as player count rises.
Who it's for
Fans of heavy economic trading and market simulation games; best for three to six experienced euro gamers.
