Portobello Market*

In Portobello Market, players are transported to the bustling environment of London in 1901, where they vie to claim the best spots in the iconic Portobello Market to set up their stalls. This strategic board game involves careful placement and movement, aiming to optimize earnings and thwart competitors.

Gameplay Dynamics

• Setting Up Stalls: Secure prime locations at the market to maximize traffic and profit.
• Bobby's Role: The Bobby (police officer) controls where players can build. Players manipulate his position to their advantage, using cash to influence his movements.
• Strategy and Competition: Block opponents and strategically capture the most valuable market alleys.

Game Development

• Originally developed under the title East India Railway, the game was rethemed to reflect the vibrant commerce of Portobello Market and published by Schmidt Spiele.

Portobello Market offers a compelling blend of tactical decision-making and player interaction, suitable for players who enjoy economic strategy games with a historical twist. The game challenges participants to think ahead, plan strategically, and adapt to the movements of both the Bobby and their rivals to emerge as the most successful market stall owner.