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Every Game is Awesome 29: Acquire

Every Game is Awesome 29: Acquire

Tom Vasel and Jason Levine look back at Acquire, a classic by Sid Sackson!

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  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 8.0
  • Jason Levene Dice Guy
    Jason Levine
    Rating: 8.0

Acquire

Published by:
Smart Games, Inc., Selecta Spel en Hobby, Schmidt Spiele, Schmidt International, Schmidt France, PS-Games, Grow Jogos e Brinquedos, Dujardin, Avalon Hill Games, Inc., The Avalon Hill Game Co, 3M
Designed by:
Sid Sackson
Year Published:
1964
Recommended Ages:
12
Board Game Category
Economic, Territory Building
Players:
2 - 6

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