Acquire is a classic economic strategy game designed by Sid Sackson, first released in 1964. Players strategically lay tiles to form and expand hotel chains, buying and selling stock in these corporations, and navigating mergers to accumulate wealth in a competitive high-finance setting.
The Verdict
based on 18 reviews
Acquire is lauded as a legendary and timeless economic classic that, despite its age, remains strategic, elegant, and highly enjoyable, with the new Renegade version being considered the definitive edition.
This video from BoardGameBollocks reviews the classic tile-laying game Acquire, evaluating its enduring appeal and whether it remains a worthwhile play for contemporary audiences.
This video from Unfiltered Gamer reviews the physical board game Acquire by Renegade Games. The reviewer discusses the components, strategic gameplay, and overall player experience of this edition.
The reviewer enthusiastically praises Acquire as an exciting and fun game, highlighting its strategic depth compared to Monopoly and recalling it as an addictive childhood favorite.
The reviewer praises the 1999 Avalon Hill edition of Acquire as a thrilling math and strategy game featuring clever stock manipulation, high tension, and a great balance of public information and hidden tactics.
Shelfside reviews the classic economic board game Acquire, praising its engaging stock investment and merging mechanics. While noting some component issues in the recent reprint, the reviewers find it a solid and enjoyable experience, with one scoring it 7/10.
Renegade Games' modern release of Acquire successfully preserves the classic, strategic hotel-building gameplay while introducing helpful quality-of-life component upgrades like poker chips and a tile bag, along with optional new gameplay modes.
The review highlights Acquire as a classic tile-placement and stock investment game where players aim to earn the most money by strategically growing and merging hotel chains. It praises the game's design, solid mechanics, and enjoyability for strategy lovers.
Acquire is a classic, engaging strategy game about hotel chains and stock market mergers that offers deep fun despite its dry financial theme, though it requires basic math skills and shows minor component wear.
BoardGameDave considers 'Acquire' an absolute classic, still an absolute blast to play even after 60 years, and one of the best tile-laying and stock market games available, wholeheartedly recommending it.
The reviewers enthusiastically recommend the newest Renegade edition of Acquire, praising its updated look, 3D board, and the inclusion of a more beginner-friendly 'Tycoon' mode, despite a minor dislike for the paper money components.
This video from Dad's Gaming Addiction offers a comprehensive review of the classic board game Acquire. It covers the game's components, gameplay mechanics, and provides the reviewer's overall thoughts and recommendations.
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