# Museum: The Black Market

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Eric Dubus, Olivier Melison
- **Artists**: Vincent Dutrait
- **Publishers**: Holy Grail Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Take That

## Verdict
This expansion turns peaceful curation into a fierce competition filled with sabotage. The new market system is brilliant, forcing tough choices between paying a premium or risking losing the item. It is a must-have for those who enjoy direct interaction and want to spice up their games. The experience becomes much more tense and dynamic.Dynamic and clever market systemAggressive interaction adds excitementNew civilizations with unique attributesMight frustrate those who prefer peaceful gamesSignificantly increases the level of conflictFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you enjoy managing your museum in Museum, get ready to explore the darker side of history. The Black Market expansion adds a layer of tension and shady dealings to your table. Forget peaceful curation: here, what matters is securing the rarest pieces and, if necessary, sabotaging your colleagues. The highlight is the new market board, where you'll find items from brand-new civilizations and Notoriety cards with much sharper effects. The pricing system is a game in itself: cards start expensive and get cheaper over time. Will you pay full price to secure that piece immediately, or risk waiting for the price to drop and see an opponent snatch it from under your nose? With 60 new contraband cards, including unique objects and events that shift the game's momentum, this expansion adds an aggressive spice to the experience. Notoriety cards now allow you to steal objects, create counterfeits, and siphon prestige from other players, making interaction much more direct. It's the perfect choice for those who feel the base game needed a bit more 'chaos'. The new pieces, such as the Viking Longship or the Terracotta Army, feature unique attribute mechanics that help complete tricky collections, but the cost can be high—both in coins and in table rivalries! If you want to ramp up the competitiveness and test your ability to navigate the black market, this expansion is essential.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, Black Market is an expansion and requires the original Museum game to play.

### How many players can participate?
The expansion supports the same 2 to 5 player count as the base game.

### Does the game get much longer with this expansion?
No, the playtime remains within the 30 to 60-minute range, adding only more strategic options.

### Are the new object cards very different from the originals?
Yes, they feature unique, focused attributes that are great for completing specific collections.

### Is the interaction very heavy?
The game adds 'Take That' mechanics, allowing you to steal objects and prestige. If you hate being attacked, it might be a bit frustrating!

### How does the pricing market work?
Cards start expensive and the price decreases for every round they aren't purchased, creating a 'buy now or wait' dilemma.

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