Our Verdict
If you love allocating workers and risking dice, Compania will surprise you.
Highlights
- Secret auctions
- Factory building
- Dirigible network
Keep in mind
- average 90 minutes
- high complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Compania is a strategy and economics game that puts you in the shoes of a young magnate looking to dominate the manufacturing and transport market. Instead of laying dice on the table, you hide them in worker tokens, creating a secret auction system that amps up the competition. When the dice are revealed, whoever has the highest value in a given area wins the spot, earning victory points, resources, or the chance to build something bigger. The multi‑lot auction lets you bid on several sectors at once, while sealed‑bid auctions force you to think about strategies that don’t rely on knowing what others are doing. Hand management adds a planning layer, as you decide when to use your action cards before they expire. The game also mixes factory building and a dirigible network, adding a logistics element to the board. End‑game bonuses reward those who combined their achievements and maximized profits. Compania blends auctions, resource planning, and a dash of industrial fantasy, making it a great pick for players who love economic games with a strategic edge.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
Asobition (アソビション), Level 99 Games, Board Zeppelin
Designer
Yog Akase (赤瀬 よぐ)
Artist
Yog Akase (赤瀬 よぐ)
Community
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1,054owners
809wishlist
134want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game of Compania last?
Typically it takes between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and experience level.
For how many players does the game work best?
The game is designed for 1 to 6 players, but the experience is richer with 4 to 5 participants.
What is the complexity of Compania?
The complexity is high; the game involves multiple mechanics such as secret auctions, hand management, and worker placement.
What components come in the box?
The box includes dice, worker tokens, action cards, resource tokens, factory pieces, and dirigible miniatures.
Who should play Compania?
It’s ideal for fans of economic games, auctions, and empire building, especially those who enjoy a touch of industrial fantasy.
How does the dice auction work?
Players hide dice in worker tokens, then reveal the dice; the highest value in the same area wins the spot.
Does the game have expansions?
As of now there are no official expansions, but the game offers plenty of depth within its own scope.
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