Squire: The Collector of the Glorious Rarities

Cosmodrome Games · Board game · 2019
2–4 · best 4 40–60 min Weight 2.0/5
rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 35.00
rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love collecting and haggling, Squire will tickle your fancy – Victorian charm and a living market add flavor.

Highlights
  • Immersive Victorian atmosphere
  • Dynamic pricing system
  • Easy‑to‑learn mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Playtime can fluctuate
  • Limited strategic depth with few players
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Squire: The Collector of the Glorious Rarities is a family‑friendly game set in Victorian England, where each player steps into the shoes of an ambitious art dealer. Your aim is to assemble the most impressive collection of rare artifacts by buying valuable works, staging exhibitions, and taking part in auctions. Point‑to‑point movement has you traversing the board like a courier delivering and picking up items, while set collection pushes you to build combos of artworks that score extra points. The real spice is the dynamic trading system: the market reacts to your purchases and sales, shifting prices based on supply and demand, so the timing of placing a piece in your manor can be as crucial as the piece itself. Two difficulty levels are provided – an easy mode for newcomers and a hard mode that challenges seasoned players to fine‑tune their engine‑building strategy. With high‑quality components, illustrated cards featuring fictional masterpieces, money tokens, and a board reminiscent of London’s streets, Squire offers a 40‑to‑60‑minute experience for 2‑4 players, with a light weight (2/5), perfect for relaxed evenings. If you enjoy economic themes, resource management, and a dash of historic charm, you’ll love trying to out‑collect the badger who famously bought a Da Vinci portrait.

Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

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Publisher Cosmodrome Games
Designer Pavel Atamanchuk
Artist Anastasiya Elchaninova, Ilya Royz

Community

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128owners
37wishlist
4want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.
What is the typical playing time?
About 40–60 minutes, depending on player count and chosen difficulty.
How complex is the game?
Light weight (2/5), easy to learn, with easy and hard modes to adjust the challenge.
What components are included?
Artwork cards, money tokens, a London board, collection markers, and point‑to‑point movement pieces.
Who is the game best suited for?
Families, newcomers to economic games, and fans of historical themes who enjoy trading and set collection.

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