Grand Austria Hotel

Lookout Games, Cranio Creations, CrowD Games · Board game · 2015
8.6 Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 2–4 · best 2 60–120 min Weight 3.2/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love a good euro with a strong theme and satisfying engine-building, Grand Austria Hotel will have you managing staff and guests in early 20th-century Vienna with delightful strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Engaging dice-drafting action selection
  • Satisfying guest and staff management
  • Rewarding engine-building progression
  • Thematic early 20th-century Vienna setting
Keep in mind
  • Can feel tight on resources
  • Luck of the dice roll
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What you do in a play session

Get ready to dive into early 20th-century Vienna, an era of cultural and political effervescence, where the demand for quality accommodations is high! In Grand Austria Hotel, you start with a modest café, and your goal is to transform it into one of the city's most renowned hotels. To achieve this, you'll need much more than just good coffee: you'll have to hire an efficient staff, satisfy the wishes of your most demanding guests, and, of course, win the emperor's favor. Each round begins with a dice roll, which are then organized by value into specific action spaces. On your turn, you choose one of the six available actions, and the number of dice in that space determines the power of your move. After using a die, it's removed, allowing you to perform additional actions. These actions enable you to acquire the necessary dishes and drinks, prepare rooms for new guests, or hire staff with special abilities. The key to success lies in attracting the right guests and fulfilling their orders, which can yield powerful bonuses. Staff cards also offer crucial advantages. The game unfolds over seven intense rounds, and time is short to do everything you want. Victory goes to whoever makes the best decisions and cleverly chains bonus actions. With a vast variety of 116 cards and a setup that changes every game, Grand Austria Hotel guarantees fantastic replayability, demanding new tactics and strategies each time you sit down at the table.

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2–4 players
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4 OK

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Cities: Vienna (Austria) Country: Austria Crowdfunding: Wspieram Digital Implementations: Yucata Game: Grand Austria Hotel Mechanism: Dice Drafting
Publisher Lookout Games, Cranio Creations, CrowD Games, Engames, Funforge, Game Harbor
Designer Simone Luciani, Virginio Gigli
Artist Klemens Franz

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the average playtime for Grand Austria Hotel?
A game of Grand Austria Hotel typically lasts between 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
How many players can play Grand Austria Hotel?
Grand Austria Hotel is suitable for 2 to 4 players, offering a solid strategic experience in any configuration.
What is the complexity level of the game?
With a BGG weight of 3.19/5, Grand Austria Hotel is considered a medium-heavy strategy game. It requires planning and optimization, but it's rewarding for those who enjoy a good challenge.
Is the game language dependent?
No, the language dependency is low. Most information is conveyed through icons, and card effects are easily memorized after a few plays, making it accessible even with English text.
Who is Grand Austria Hotel recommended for?
It's highly recommended for experienced players who enjoy eurogames with dice action selection, hand management, and combo-building mechanics. If you like to think ahead and optimize every move, you'll love it!
What does Grand Austria Hotel offer in terms of replayability?
Replayability is very high! With 116 different cards and a setup that changes every game, each play presents new challenges and demands adaptive strategies, ensuring you won't get bored easily.

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