# 信仰通貨 (The Faith Of Currencies)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 35-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Nagi Tenku (天空 薙), ねこ電球 (Neko Denkyu)
- **Artists**: RK, ねこ電球 (Neko Denkyu)
- **Publishers**: HLKT Kobo (HLKT工房)
- **Categories**: Economic, Fantasy, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Commodity Speculation, Investment, Market, Open Drafting, Stock Holding, Track Movement

## Verdict
A market game with a twist of faith and bluffing that will make you think twice before swapping your notes.Fun speculationMarket mechanicsEngaging bluffingReligious settingCard dynamicsModerate complexityMarket rulesDetailed componentsShort playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Faith Of Currencies, or 信仰通貨, is a Japanese game that puts players in the role of currency traders, but with a supernatural twist: the value of the notes depends on the faith each player places in the represented religions. Each religion has a faith cube that moves along a track, and the cube’s position determines whether the currency’s price rises, falls, or stays stable. The market board shows relative exchange rates, while the tracking board displays the faith’s evolution for each deity. At the start, two cards are revealed to set initial prices, then each player receives three cards and four additional cards are opened for a draft. The banknotes are printed in a realistic style, with five different types—from the U.S. dollar to the yuan, including the Flying Spaghetti Monster coin—and players receive two of each. In each round, which lasts one turn more than the number of players, the player can trade currencies with the bank, change their faith, or adjust market prices. When a player sells or buys, the number of notes traded moves the faith cube and consequently alters the currency’s price. If a cube completes a circuit, the round ends. Players can also trade faith cards in hand, each with effects depending on how many cards of a religion are held. The final action possible in a round is to move a faith cube and adjust the price. At the end of the last turn, points are calculated based on faith cards, relative prices, and the notes each player holds. The game allows bluffing: by trading openly, one can hint at which faith cards are held, but can also deceive opponents. In short, The Faith Of Currencies combines commodity speculation, open market mechanics, and card mechanics in a religious and fantasy setting, demanding strategy, foresight, and a touch of cunning to dominate the market and faith.

## FAQ
### How long does a typical game last?
A session usually lasts between 35 to 45 minutes, depending on player count and how quickly trades are made.

### How many players is the game suitable for?
The game works well with 2 to 5 players, keeping the pace lively even with larger groups.

### How complex is the game?
The market mechanics and tracking of faith require attention, but the learning curve is moderate.

### What are the main components?
Market board, tracking board, faith cubes, effect cards, illustrated banknotes, and price markers.

### Who will enjoy this game the most?
Economy enthusiasts, fans of religious themes, and those who enjoy bluffing strategies will have a great time.

### How does faith switching work?
Players discard faith cards and draw new ones from the open pool or top of the deck, changing the effect each religion has on prices.