Sheriff of Nottingham (2014)
(2014)In Sheriff of Nottingham, players alternate between acting as merchants trying to bring legal goods and contraband into the city market and taking on the role of the Sheriff charged with inspecting incoming wagons. Through clever bluffing, bribery, and negotiation, merchants attempt to sneak illicit items past the guard to build the most profitable stall.
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The Verdict
based on 31 reviews
“If you are at least somewhat of an outgoing personality type or know people who are, I think you will have fun with this game. The theme is cool.”(28:25)
“All of that is to say, I like board games that are social, and I think one of the best social games of all time is Sheriff of [Nottingham].”(0:21)
“So obviously I'm highly recommending this game. It's coming out at the end of October, which is a bit away yet, but still, if you can get a copy, pick it up. Really cool.”(10:22)
“Sheriff of Nottingham is a very clever game that does an excellent job of streamlining its primary mechanism – bribery – down to a pure and accessible form.”
“This is one that you MUST add to your game shelf. It will become one of the hit gateway games of the year. The high player interaction will attract both heavy and light social gamers alike.”
“These are quibbles, yes. And they absolutely should not dissuade you from picking up this absolute jewel of a game. You'll need a minimum of three people to play it, but if you can get them together you won't regret opening up the box.”
“Sheriff of Nottingham is a great game that I would recommend for almost anyone. If you and your group hate bluffing games, Sheriff of Nottingham is unlikely to change your mind.”
“This is definitely one of the best games that I've played in a few months at least, so definitely give this a shot.”(9:21)
“If you relish lying to each other's faces, get Sheriff of Nottingham. It's full of laugh-out-loud moments and screams of horror because when that pouch gets popped, it's all over.”
“So all around a fantastic game, a lot of fun. I'd have to recommend Sheriff as one of the funniest games. You could do all kinds of things, you could be so versatile.”(7:21)
“Sheriff of Nottingham is, at its core, a social game, and is far better in a group that is extroverted, silly and familiar with each other.”
“I consider this one a classic. I think every collection should have this game, and shows you yours. So absolute keeper for me, and one I would say you would need to add to your collection immediately.”(1:52)
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