Hobson's Horses

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Description

Get ready to stable your competitive spirit with Hobson's Horses, a fast-paced auction game designed for 4 to 5 players. Released in 2024, this game is the brainchild of Amabel Holland, and it's an absolute blast to play. The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible to everyone, and the gameplay is quick, with each round lasting about 20 minutes. The game revolves around the clever idea of Thomas Hobson, a 16th-century livery stable owner who rotated his horses to prevent overuse, giving rise to the idiom "Hobson's Choice." In Hobson's Horses, players have sneakily gained knowledge of the horse rotation for the day, and they must use this information to outmaneuver each other. The game is all about bidding for the right to choose a horse, with the highest bidder getting the first pick, the next highest bidder getting the second pick, and so on. The catch is that the player who bids the least gets no horse at all, adding a fun element of risk and strategy to the game. Each horse has two scoring criteria, which can result in positive or negative points depending on the order in which they're chosen. This means that players must carefully consider their bids to maximize their scores. As an auction game with set collection mechanics, Hobson's Horses requires players to think tactically and make quick decisions. The game's animal theme, specifically horses, adds a fun and unique twist to the gameplay. With its short playtime and easy-to-learn rules, Hobson's Horses is perfect for casual game nights or as a filler game between longer, more complex games. So gather your friends, get ready to bid, and see who will come out on top in this exciting and entertaining game.