The Cost

A game by Armando Canales

2 - 4 Players 75 minutes High

Action Drafting, Market, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Pick-up and Deliver, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Victory Points as a Resource

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Description

The Cost is a challenging economic board game where 2 to 4 players compete to build their fortune in the asbestos industry. Designed by Armando Canales and published in 2020, the game takes about 75 minutes to play and has a complexity that may take some time to learn. Players must navigate the industry by concentrating or diversifying in mining, refining, and shipping, all while managing the risks and consequences of their actions. As players take turns selecting countries to execute their actions, they trigger events and affect the local economy. With a unique action drafting system, players can build mines, refineries, railroads, and ports, and invest in their companies to gain an edge. The game requires strategic decision-making, as players must balance short-term gains with long-term sustainability, all in the pursuit of ending the game with the most money.