Bear Raid

BoardGameTables.com, Allplay · Board game · 2022
3–6 · best 4 60 min Weight 2.9/5
7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 31.99
7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Love a stock market game with cute animals and dice you can nudge? Bear Raid is your pick!

Highlights
  • Fun market speculation
  • Strategic dice manipulation
  • Lighthearted theme
  • Player interaction
Keep in mind
  • Dice luck can be a factor
  • Prices can swing fast
  • May lack deep strategy
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Suit up, put on your pajamas, or whatever you prefer, and dive into the market in Bear Raid! Here, the goal is crystal clear: make as much cash as possible, just like any self-respecting trader. During the action phase, you'll be buying, selling, and even shorting stocks. To help you out (or mess with you!), there are cards with sensational news headlines that will dictate the fate of each stock. And don't forget the dice: you can manipulate them and use clever plays to influence the market and watch the prices dance to your advantage. The ultimate objective is simple: whoever amasses the most money wins the game. It's an economic game with a very direct speculative twist, where the luck of the dice can be tamed with strategy. Perfect for those who enjoy a trading game with a touch of controlled randomness and a lighthearted theme of talking animals. Interaction is guaranteed, as one player's actions affect everyone's wallets. With relatively easy-to-grasp rules but enough depth for those who want to master the market, Bear Raid promises a fierce and fun competition.

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–6 players
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Player Screens Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Theme: Anthropomorphic Animals Theme: Stock Market
Publisher BoardGameTables.com, Allplay
Designer Ryan Courtney
Artist Emanuel Adams, Nick Nazzaro

Community

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1,931owners
347wishlist
48want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can participate in Bear Raid?
Bear Raid is designed for 3 to 6 players.
How long does a game typically last?
A game of Bear Raid usually takes around 60 minutes to play.
What is the game's complexity level?
The game has a medium complexity level (BGG weight of 2.93), making it accessible for those who have played a few board games, but with room for strategic depth.
Is there a high language dependency in the game?
No, the language dependency is low, with few cards and information that is easy to memorize or quickly translate.
Who is Bear Raid best suited for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy economic games, market speculation, and don't mind a bit of luck from dice rolls, especially if they like animal themes.
What makes Bear Raid different from other stock market games?
The combination of anthropomorphic animals, dice manipulation, and the use of victory points as an active resource brings a fresh take to the stock market mechanic.

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