Coal Baron
Mark's Ranking
Mark's Ranking
- 2014: 89th
- 2012: prior to publication
- 2010: prior to publication
- 2005: prior to publication
- rank: 407
- rating: 7.37
Print Status
- in print
Why It's On The List
- a smooth-as-silk worker placement game that doesn't have the typical "I took the one spot you need & you're hosed" problem that sours me on most worker placement games... the theme is odd (coal mining in Essen) but works like a charm with the mechanics to make for a great playing experience with 2, 3, or 4 players
Tips & Tricks:
- This is both an "avoidance" game - where you want to take the path of least resistance and avoid running into the plans of other players - and a "edge" game - where you want to edge out the other players by using the fewest number of workers to get a valuable space.
- Because you can always use a space by paying one more worker than the number of workers that are currently residing there, you are never boxed out. It may be too expensive, though.
Extras
- I was one of a number of Opinionated Gamers commenting on the OG review of Coal Baron.
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