Central Market

Published 2012

Central Market is a strategic bidding game with a twist; instead of raising their bids, players try to lower them – but only to a certain level. Players receive cards that depict various kinds of vegetables, which players may then try to sell. The selling is tricky as you must set a selling price for the items – and while naturally you want the price as high as possible, other players can offer lower prices. The number of products that can be sold each round is limited, so only the players who set the lowest prices will be able to sell something and (maybe) earn a profit. Each player holds several action cards that can be used during the game to influence your chances of selling products or ruin the selling by other players. At the end of each round, any profit earned is transferred into victory points, and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

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Game Info

Players
3-5 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.25/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
5.85
BGG Rank
#21816
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Central Market supports 3 to 5 players.
A typical game of Central Market takes about 30 minutes.
Central Market has a complexity rating of 2.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Central Market is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Central Market has a rating of 5.85/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 95 ratings. It is ranked #21816 overall.
Central Market was designed by Edgars Zaķis. It was published in 2012.