Oranges & Lemons

Step into early eighteenth-century London, a city full of bustle, trade and opportunity. In Oranges & Lemons you start with almost nothing: two workers, little storage and only what you can carry yourself. What you make of it is entirely up to you. You begin with a handcart, later trade it in for a horse and wagon, and you might even grow into the owner of a real ship. The city is full of places and activities you will recognise from the well-known nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons'. You buy and sell lemons, pancakes, bricks and pans. You can lend money, sign export contracts at the harbour or throw yourself into politics. Want more risk? Invest in the early stock trade or put your money into exciting expeditions to the East Indies, where you can win big or lose everything. There are many roads to wealth and standing, and that makes every game different. The player who best combines the various strategies becomes Master of Trade, with the whole city at their feet. A meaty game for fans who want to weigh, consider and plan for hours. Expect around two hours around the table, with plenty to enjoy from start to finish.