The Big Cheese

Published 1998

An auction game in which players bid from their pool of "worker rats" to gain control of corporate projects. The workers from the winning bid are then are assigned to the project. Each turn, one worker is removed from each project. A project is complete once all workers have been removed. The value of a numbered project is only determined at completion by a die roll. Two other projects, Veto and The Big Cheese, allow special actions during the game. The game has two different scoring schemes, depending on whether players use a single six-sided die or a set of seven polyhedral dice. This is part of the Hip Pocket Games series. Awards 1999 Listed in GAMES Magazine's GAMES 100

Mechanics

Auction/Bidding Dice Rolling

Categories

Animals Card Game Print & Play

Designers

James Ernest Jon Wilkie

Publishers

Cheapass Games LLC New Games Order Red Glove
The Big Cheese

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.35/5
Year
1998
BGG Rating
5.90
BGG Rank
#11712
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Big Cheese supports 3 to 6 players.
A typical game of The Big Cheese takes about 30 minutes.
The Big Cheese has a complexity rating of 1.35/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for The Big Cheese is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Big Cheese has a rating of 5.90/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 516 ratings. It is ranked #11712 overall.
The Big Cheese was designed by James Ernest, Jon Wilkie. It was published in 1998.