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Board game · economic, strategy

Acquire

Sid Sackson

1964 · 2⁠–⁠6 players, best with 4 · 90 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 6 players, best with 4.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players
  • 6 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.5 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 90–90 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.3/1018,655 ratings
  • BGG rank290thamong all games

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How to play Acquire

Players place tiles on a grid to grow hotel chains, buy and manage shares, and decide when to profit from mergers. It feels like a measured business contest with tense timing around investments and takeovers, and suits 2 to 6 players who enjoy strategic economic games; it is best at 4 and takes 90 minutes.

Mechanics

  • Hand management
  • Investment
  • Market
  • Square grid
  • Stock holding
  • Tile placement
  • Victory points as a resource

Credits Acquire

  • DesignSid Sackson
  • Publisher3M

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Game details Acquire

Year published
1964
Players
2–6, best with 4
Playing time
90–90 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.5 out of 5
Designer
Sid Sackson
Publisher
3M

Frequently asked questions Acquire

How many players is Acquire for?

For 2 to 6 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

90 to 90 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–6.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku