Sheriff of Nottingham (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 7.11. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.24. This retail edition of Sheriff of Nottingham board game is for 3 to 5 players and was published in 2014. Prince John is visiting Nottingham! As merchants, players can make quick profits by selling goods during his visit. But first, they must get their goods through the city gate guarded by the Sheriff. You can play it safe with legal goods or take a risk with illicit ones. The Sheriff is always on the lookout for liars and tricksters and may confiscate goods. In this game, players experience Nottingham as merchants and take turns being the Sheriff. They declare goods in their burlap sacks, and the Sheriff decides who enters, who gets inspected, and who loses their goods. Can you be an honest merchant? Will you make a deal with the Sheriff or persuade him to target others? Declare goods, negotiate, and watch out for the Sheriff! It's the first game in the Dice Tower Essentials Line from Arcane Wonders. We're glad to back campaigns for games like this at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending on this game will support new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.

How to play: First, decide who will be the Sheriff for the first turn. Each player, acting as a merchant, secretly puts goods in their burlap sack. Then, players declare the goods they want to bring into the city. The Sheriff then decides which players to inspect and which ones can enter with their goods. If the Sheriff catches a player with illicit goods, the goods are confiscated. Take turns being the Sheriff in each round. Tips: Try to read other players' expressions and statements to figure out if they're being honest. When you're the Sheriff, don't be too hasty to inspect. Think carefully about who might be hiding something. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry place. After each play, put the cards and pieces back in the box neatly to avoid losing anything. Have fun playing Sheriff of Nottingham!