# Extra! Extra!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #8598
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.23 / 5
- **Designers**: Andrew Bond
- **Artists**: Mark Zug, Vicki Dalton
- **Publishers**: Mayfair Games
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Worker Placement

## Verdict
A dynamic newsroom simulator where timing and money rule the roost!Tense bidding mechanicsFun and varied themesSmooth resource managementFrantic race for pagesHigh language dependencyMight be heavy for beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you've ever wondered what the chaos of a newsroom feels like, grab your coffee because Extra! Extra! throws you straight into the action! Here, you aren't just an editor; you are the newspaper owner striving to dominate public opinion. The main challenge is assembling your front and back pages, balancing bombshell headlines with supporting stories. The secret to success? The bigger the story, the bigger the impact (and the points!). You'll need to manage six different topics: from politics and business to sports and leisure. To snag the best scoops, you'll send your reporters out into the field, but watch out: if another editor has deeper pockets, they can easily outbid you for that exclusive! Besides hunting news, you must manage your cash flow, hire more staff, and perhaps even sell some stories to stay out of the red. Completing your pages first grants a speed bonus, but being fast doesn't matter if you lack the quality content needed to generate circulation points. It's a game of constant strategy, where the timing between spending money to secure a story and ensuring it generates points is what separates a great editor from a forgotten local rag. It's perfect for players who enjoy resource management and direct competition for the best topics.

## FAQ
### How complex is the game?
It's a medium-weight game, ideal for those familiar with worker placement and bidding mechanics.

### Does it require translation?
Yes, it has a significant language dependency to understand the news stories.

### How many players can play?
2 to 6 players; competition gets much more intense with more people.

### How long does a game last?
Typically between 60 to 150 minutes, depending on player strategy.

### Is it for beginners?
It might be a bit challenging for those new to management games, but it's very rewarding.

### What is the main focus?
The focus is resource management and competing for news topics through bidding.

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