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2004
# of Players:
2 − 5
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Playing Time
60 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages
12 and up
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Shakespeare: The Bard Game
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This is a game where each player is a play manager who must put on plays at various theaters. The game lasts the span of time agreed upon before the game starts by the other players. The object of the game is to collect acclaim points by putting on a play. To put on a play, you must buy a script from Shakespeare and collect the correct number of props, actors, and patrons for that script.

Everything has a price... You begin with 40 shillings. You must pay for each prop at five shillings each, an actor is five shillings, and a patron is requested without cost at a great house. You may gain a second patron or ten shillings at a great house by answering an easy question correctly. Each script must be bought from Shakespeare if he is not busy.

So, how do you make money in this game? This is the heart of the game.

1. You may recite a speech where your audience decides how much you gain (1-10 shillings) based on your performance.

2. You may show your knowledge by answering an easy, medium, and difficult question about Shakespeare and gain 10, 15, or 20 shillings. These questions can be multiple choice or true/false.

3. You can Busk. Busking is an impromptu performance where you gain five shillings and a fate card.

If you like Shakespeare, and you like boardgames, then this is the game for you!

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10 Shakespeare - GAMER Player Mat by Liumas
Game Mat for the GAMER rules. Includes a rules summary and a place to put all your STUFF. (PDF) GAMER Rules: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/file/24695/
2007-06-07
9 Shakespeare - GAMER Rules by Liumas
Complete rules to turn this fun game into a GAMER's Game. The Fun is still retained, of course. Includes also a slew of optional rules. (PDF)
2007-06-02
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Board Game Rank: 2919
Num Ratings: 88
Average Rating: 6.23
Standard Deviation: 1.61
Num Views: 20891
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Avg. Game Weight: 2.0 moreinfo
Fans: 2
Personal Comments: 57
Users Owning: 245
Users Wanting: 7
Users Trading: 34
Has Parts For Trade: 0
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Total Plays: 114
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