The Gallerist*
The Gallerist immerses players in the sophisticated world of art and commerce, where they take on the multifaceted role of a Gallerist, combining the responsibilities of an art dealer, museum curator, and artist manager.
Gameplay Overview
- Art Industry Simulation: Players engage in promoting artists, buying, displaying, and selling art, and building a global reputation.
- Visitor Management: Attracting visitors to your gallery is crucial for success.
- Art and Commerce: Balance the artistic aspects with shrewd business strategies.
Special Features
- Assistants for Help: Hire assistants to achieve your goals and manage the gallery more efficiently.
- Dynamic Art Market: Influence the art market by investing in artist promotion to increase the value of art.
- Multiple Paths to Victory: Win by having visitors, selling artworks, artist promotion, and achieving specific curator and dealer goals.
Conclusion
The Gallerist is perfect for players who love deep strategic games with an economic and cultural twist. It offers a unique blend of art appreciation and business acumen, appealing to those who enjoy games with rich themes and complex decision-making.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 1.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 150 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Hard to learn
We like The Gallerist so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 3 in The best games from Vital Lacerda 🇵🇹👨
- Position 73 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2015 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 20 in The best games where you can invest in objects
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