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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.

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The Verdict

based on 18 reviews

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Deep strategic gameplay despite simple rules, offering a high skill ceiling.
High replayability due to variable tile draws and player decisions.
Engaging and competitive player interaction, particularly during mergers and acquisitions.
Regarded as a timeless classic with enduring appeal.
Easy to learn the basic mechanics, making it accessible to new players.
Can be unforgiving for new players and prone to "runaway winner" scenarios where an early lead becomes insurmountable.
Component quality has been a point of criticism in some past editions.
Not considered ideal for two players, with some finding the rules "broken" or unbalanced for that player count.
The financial and hotel-themed gameplay may not appeal to all audiences.
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Geeks Under GraceArticle

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.

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BoardGameBollocksVideo

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.

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Unfiltered Gamer, Unfiltered GamerVideo

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.

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Board Game Museum, pontos faam HobbiesVideo

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.

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I Slay the Dragon, FarmerLennyArticle

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.

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Shelfside, ShelfsideVideo

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.

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IGN, Scott WhiteArticle

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.

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Tantrum House, Will and RyanVideo

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.

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Nerds on EarthArticle

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.

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BoardGameDave, BoardGameDaveVideo

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.

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Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews, Ryan and BethanyVideo

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.

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Dad's Gaming Addiction, VinceVideo

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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