Moderne Zeiten (2002)

About this game

Modern Times takes place in the USA during the Roaring Twenties. Business is booming and industrial magnates are in a worldwide arms race. It is the era of industrialism and great speculative deals in the stock market. As successful businessmen and -women, will the players invest in the expanding branches? The objective is to gain worldwide majority of stocks in the industries: Shipping, Aviation, Construction, Automobile manufacturing and Telecommunication. But caution is advisable! Irresponsible pursuit of profit may quickly lead to devastating results when the stock market collapses. Reimplemented by: Batavia

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 5.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.