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Penny Press (2015)

2–5 players · 45–60 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
45–60 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 13+ who like industry / manufacturing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–60 min.

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About Penny Press

Set during the tumultuous 'yellow journalism' years at the end of the 19th century, Penny Press has players taking on the role of newspaper magnates such as Pulitzer and Hearst as they strive to become the dominant paper in old New York City.

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Industry / Manufacturing

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Worker Placement · Designer: Robert Dijkman Dulkes, Matt Golec

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Penny Press FAQ

How many players is Penny Press?
Penny Press plays with 2–5 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Penny Press take to play?
A game of Penny Press takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Penny Press any good?
Penny Press rates 6.5/10 from 927 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a industry / manufacturing game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, worker placement.