Piwne Imperium (2013)

About this game

In Piwne Imperium ("Beer Empire"), players run their own brewery, managing resources and raw materials, growing barley (which players can transform to light and dark malt) and hops, brewing beer to match recipes, developing equipment and production lines, and (of course) selling their products on the market by investing in advertising and gaining "Brand Points". The game includes event cards that influence the game in various ways and provide opportunities for interaction between players.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 3.
• Rules load. At 3.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.