Black Friday
2–5 players • 45 min • ages 12+ • Friedemann Friese • 2010
- Designer
- Friedemann Friese
- Publisher
- Franckh-Kosmos
- First published
- 2010
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Black Friday plays 2–5 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Black Friday was released in 2010 by the German publisher Franckh-Kosmos as part of a series of economic-themed games designed by Friedemann Friese. The game explores the volatile nature of stock markets and commodities trading, challenging players to navigate the boom-and-bust cycles inherent in capitalistic enterprise. It serves as a commentary on speculative markets, requiring participants to manage portfolios while anticipating market crashes that reset commodity values.
Friese, known for his distinct visual style and clever mechanical experimentation, designed the game to emphasize player interaction and the psychological tension of investment. The aesthetic is intentionally functional, reflecting the clinical and analytical nature of financial trading floors. Upon its release, the game was noted for its unique 'market mechanism' that adjusts the price of goods based on supply and demand, earning it respect among hobbyist gamers for its mathematical elegance and thematic consistency.
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About Black Friday
Black Friday is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 45 min • ages 12+ • Friedemann Friese • 2010. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Black Friday?
Black Friday is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 45 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Black Friday for?
Black Friday is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Black Friday take to play?
A game of Black Friday is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Black Friday for?
Black Friday lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Black Friday?
Black Friday was designed by Friedemann Friese. It's published by Franckh-Kosmos. The catalog gives its publication year as 2010.
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