Acquire
Hotel chains merge, and whoever saw it coming gets paid.
What it is
Sid Sackson's 1964 business classic, first published by 3M and back from Renegade since 2023. You place tiles to start and grow hotel chains, buy stock, and wait for a merger. When a chain gets swallowed, its shareholders collect. It is a fun game for up to 6 people, perfect for anyone who enjoys a bit of boardroom ruthlessness.
What we love
- Mergers pay shareholders of the absorbed chain, so losing a chain can be the winning move.
- Renegade's edition returns to a 9x12 grid and offers Classic or Tycoon modes.
- The turn is simple: place a tile, buy stock, maybe trigger a merger.
Honest trade-offs
- The theme is corporate finance, and counting money is much of the fun.
- We think tile draws can leave you with nothing useful on a key turn.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is the theme is corporate finance, and counting money is much of the fun..
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Content advisory
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