Cover art for The Gallerist

The Gallerist

2015 · BGG
Avg rating
8.02
Bayes rating
7.67
Weight
4.23 (Heavy)
Players
1-4
Playtime
2 hr 30 min
Ratings count
15,233

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Description

This age of art and capitalism has created a need for a new occupation - The Gallerist.

Combining the elements of an Art dealer, museum curator, and Artists’ manager, you are about to take on that job! You will promote and nurture Artists; buy, display, and sell their Art; and build and exert your international reputation. As a result, you will achieve the respect needed to draw visitors to your Gallery from all over the world.

There's a lot of work to be done, but don't worry, you can hire assistants to help you achieve your goals. Build your fortune by running the most lucrative Gallery and secure your reputation as a world-class Gallerist!

Maximize your money and thus win the game by: 

 having visitors in your gallery; 
 exhibiting and selling works of art;
 investing in artists’ promotion to increase art value;
 achieving trends and reputation as well as curator and dealer goals.




Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Commodity Speculation Contracts Investment Open Drafting Point to Point Movement Resource to Move Set Collection Solo / Solitaire Game Victory Points as a Resource Worker Placement Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

Themes

Economic Theme Art

Publishers

Angry Lion Games CrowD Games Eagle-Gryphon Games Fire on Board Jogos Fruhling-Honpo Giochix.it Korea Boardgames Maldito Games YOKA Games sternenschimmermeer

Designers

Vital Lacerda