# Portobello Market

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2007
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #3320
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 35 min
- **Weight**: 2.04 / 5
- **Designers**: Thomas Odenhoven
- **Artists**: Christof Tisch, Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: Lautapelit.fi, Playroom Entertainment, Schmidt Spiele
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement

## Verdict
A quick and clever positioning duel for fans of pure strategy.Fast and efficient strategyFun bribery mechanicGreat for quick sessionsDirect player conflictVery simple themeCan be highly competitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your hat ready and prepare for the organized chaos of London in 1901! If you enjoy games where every move counts and positioning is everything, Portobello Market is for you. The setting is the world-famous street market, and your big challenge is to secure the best stalls for your business before your opponents get there. The goal is simple but the execution requires real strategy: you need to occupy the most lucrative streets and ensure your profit is the highest. But watch out, it's not just about showing up and setting up shop! There is a crucial detail: the Bobby (the local policeman) decides where you can or cannot build. If you really want a specific spot, you can even try to bribe the officer with some cash to move him exactly where you want him. It's a classic positioning game where you must block your opponents and anticipate their moves to avoid being left out of the best trade spots. It's a fast-paced game, perfect for those who want a clever intellectual contest without the fluff, but with a touch of mischief to dominate the market. If you like abstract strategy games that don't take hours to play but will make your brain work in just a few minutes, Portobello Market is a gem you need on your shelf. It's the kind of game you play once and immediately want a rematch to steal the profit from your neighbor!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's quite fast, about 35 minutes per game!

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and you'll learn in minutes.

### What is the ideal player count?
2 to 4 players, but it's great with 3 or 4.

### Is the game very complex?
It has a low weight, so it's a direct strategy game without fluff.

### Does it need much table space?
No, the board is compact and perfect for smaller tables.

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