Bruxelles 1893

About this board game

Bruxelles 1893 is a beautifully designed board game that transports players back to the end of the 19th century, during the height of the Art Nouveau movement in Brussels. As the leaders of architectural firms, players compete to establish their reputation through the commissioning of impressive buildings and works of art.

Set in the bustling backdrop of the Belgian capital, Bruxelles 1893 offers a rich and immersive gaming experience. The game board itself is a work of art, featuring a stunning Art Nouveau-inspired design that perfectly complements the theme.

The core mechanics of Bruxelles 1893 revolve around worker placement, bidding, and area control. Players use action cards to perform various tasks such as hiring workers, acquiring materials, creating artworks, and building houses. They can also sell their artworks at the market for profit, and the player with the most money at the end of the game is the winner.

• Worker Placement: Players assign their workers (represented by action cards) to different locations on the board to perform various actions. The number of workers you can place is limited, so strategic planning is essential.
• Bidding: Certain actions require players to bid against each other. The highest bidder gets to perform the action, but all players have to pay for their bids, whether they win or lose. This creates a delicate balance between bidding high enough to win and conservatively enough to save money.
• Area Control: Some areas on the board grant additional benefits to the player who has the most workers in that area. This adds another layer of strategy as players vie for control of these lucrative areas.

What sets Bruxelles 1893 apart is its innovative blend of mechanics and thematic integration. The game effortlessly interweaves the various aspects of running an architectural firm in the era of Art Nouveau into its gameplay. From managing resources and workforce to navigating the art market and city politics, every decision you make has tangible consequences that can significantly affect your firm’s success.

Bruxelles 1893 is a strategic and cerebral game that rewards careful planning, clever bidding, and efficient use of resources. It offers a deep and engaging gaming experience that is sure to captivate both new and experienced players.