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Furnace
Bid on factories, chain production, and outproduce everyone
👥 2–4⏱ 30–60 min
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Vibe's take
Compact, clever, engine-driven, snappy
Who it's for
Players who want a satisfying engine-building arc compressed into 30-45 minutes. The auction mechanism rewards smart losing as much as winning.
Not for you if…
Skip if you want deep, long-term strategic planning — this is deliberately compact. Limited player interaction beyond the auction.
2–4 players
7.1/10BGG #406(13k ratings)· 2020
About this game
Compact engine-building game set during the industrial revolution. Bid on factory cards in a clever auction where losing bids grant production bonuses. Then chain your factories together to convert resources into points across just four tight rounds.
Quick specs
👥Players2–4
⏱Duration30–60 min
👶Age12+
🧠Complexity
Engine builderClever auctionQuick playsIndustrial theme
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