Alpenglow

A game by Sean Wittmeyer

2 - 5 Players 45 - 120 minutes Medium

Connections, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Income, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Pick-up and Deliver, Tile Placement

City Building, Economic, Territory Building

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Alpenglow is a thrilling board game where you get to build and manage your own ski resort, competing against other tycoons to create the best ski area. With 2 to 5 players, you'll have plenty of opportunities to outdo your opponents and come out on top. The game takes around 45 to 120 minutes to play, giving you ample time to develop your resort and attract skiers. As you build chairlifts, assign runs, and develop the adjacent town, you'll need to balance your resources and make the most of each turn to maximize your revenue and Victory Points. The game combines familiar mechanics like tile placement, hand management, and network building to create a fun and challenging experience. With elements of city building, economic management, and territory building, you'll need to find synergies between different actions to succeed. The variable setup, thanks to starter tiles, ensures that each game is unique, keeping things exciting even after multiple plays. As you collect money and Victory Points, you'll be racing against your opponents to become the most successful ski resort tycoon, with the winner being the one who accumulates the most Victory Points after two seasons. With its engaging gameplay and competitive spirit, Alpenglow is a great addition to any board game collection, offering a thrilling experience for fans of economic and territory building games.