Arkwright: The Card Game

Game Brewer, Delta Vision Publishing, Dexker Games · Board game · 2021
1–4 · best 3 Solo 60–100 min Weight 4.0/5
8.2 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
8.2 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Arkwright is for fans of business, history, and sharp card play.

Highlights
  • Easy to learn, deep complexity
  • Investment decisions that shift everything
  • Realistic market simulation
Keep in mind
  • game lasts over 60 min
  • medium to high complexity
  • high licensing cost
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About the game
In 1770, the Industrial Revolution is roaring and you, as an ambitious entrepreneur, will build your own wool spinning factory. In Arkwright: The Card Game, each player starts with a deck of cards representing machines, workers, loans, and market opportunities. Each round you strategically choose which cards to play, opening new factories, upgrading existing ones, hiring more workers, or taking loans to speed up production. Hand management forces you to decide what to hold for the future and what to use immediately, while the market fluctuates with demand and commodity prices. If your stockpile fills up, you can sell domestically, ship overseas, or store for future decades. The game unfolds over three decades, each split into four rounds, and the goal is to accumulate the most share value. At the end, you sell everything left, pay off loans, and multiply the number of shares by the value per share. The game ends after the last turn of 1790, and the winner is the player with the highest score. It blends production simulation, tech investment, and market strategy in a compact card format with accessible rules. If you love business games with a historical industrial twist, Arkwright will surprise you with complex decisions and long‑term rewards.
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Game: Arkwright History: Industrial Revolution Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
Publisher Game Brewer, Delta Vision Publishing, Dexker Games, Eagle-Gryphon Games, Lotus Frog Games, Maldito Games, OSTIA Spiele, Rawstone, TLAMA games
Designer Stefan Risthaus
Artist Mehdi Merrouche
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a game take?
On average, between 60 and 100 minutes, depending on player experience.
How many players can play?
Supports 1 to 4 players, including a solo mode with solitaire rules.
What is the complexity level?
Medium to high: involves hand management, market dynamics, and loan decisions.
What components are included?
Card decks, action tokens, money counters, technology markers, and a player board.
Who is the target audience?
Fans of simulation, economics, and industrial history games.
Are there expansions?
No official expansions yet, but the community has created variants.
Do I need a big play area?
No, the cards and tokens are compact and fit on a small table.