A fun game for friends and family. At first glance you might think this game is about Robin Hood and his Merry Men combating the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Not so much, this one is actually about running a customs checkpoint during the Robin Hood era... and it is fantastic! Each player takes on the role of a merchant trying to get their goods across this checkpoint run by the Sheriff of Nottingham. The more items you get safely through, the more money you make. If you can successfully smuggle in contraband goods through the checkpoint, you can make even more money. Like for some in real life, the goal of this game is make as much money as you can. The meat of the game is played through the declarations and inspection phase. Players place cards that represent their goods into a colored pouch (one pouch per player), they declare to the Sheriff what type of item is in the pouch and how many are there. The pouches are sealed and it is up to the Sheriff whether or not these merchants are telling the truth or not.
If the Sheriff opens the pouch and finds exactly what the merchant declared, then the Sheriff must pay the merch a penalty fee AND let those items through to the market. If the Sheriff discovers items that don't match what was declared (or contraband items) then the players have to pay a fine directly to the Sheriff (and loose any contraband they tried to smuggle through the checkpoint). The best part of the game is between the declaration and the haggling that all the players do to get the Sheriff to either not open their pouches or open another player's pouch. You can flat out bribe the Sheriff with gold (or even items from your pouch once they get through) to let you past or you can bribe the Sheriff to open another player's pouch! It's all about bluffing, negotiation, and how well you know the other players. Each round another player must take on the role of the Sheriff, so everybody gets a chance to play the game from both sides of the table. The game is pretty simple to understand and most people catch on to the rules shortly after a few rounds have been played.
The game features some great artwork and the quality of the cards and tokens are top notch. If you find yourself having some trouble totaling up each player's scores at the end of the game, there is a free application available on iOS and Android that was makes keeping score a breeze.
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| Product Dimensions | 3 x 10 x 10 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.95 pounds |
| ASIN | B007EZMABG |
| Item model number | DTE01SNAWG |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 - 15 years |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer | Publisher Services Inc (PSI) |
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Sheriff of Nottingham
An exciting game of bluffing, bribery and smuggling!
You have come to Nottingham with your Goods on market day, and the only thing standing between you and your hard-earned profits is the Sheriff. All you need to do is bluff or bribe your way past him. ..or maybe, tell the truth!
In Sheriff of Nottingham, you are a merchant trying to deliver your Goods to market. Players take turns assuming the role of Sheriff, who must decide which merchants’ bags to inspect and which to let by.
As a merchant, your goal is to convince the Sheriff to let you in - by any means necessary! At the end of the game, the merchant with the most wealth wins!
- Plays in 60 minutes
- For 3 to 5 players
- Ages 14 and up
The Sheriff
Players take turns assuming the role of Sheriff throughout the game. When you are the Sheriff, you can inspect any number of merchant bags, or even decide not to inspect any bags!
Pick Your Merchant!
Will you be a sly cheese merchant? Perhaps the luxurious silk dealer? The choice is yours!
Types of Goods
Legal Goods
Apples, Bread, Cheese, and Chickens all sell fairly well in Nottingham, but being taxed as much as we are, it's impossible for a merchant to make a living anymore on these goods alone!
Contraband
Silk, Pepper, Mead, and Crossbows the best goods for honest merchants to sell in Nottingham. Yet, Prince John has proclaimed such goods are "contraband" and has the Sheriff of Nottingham confiscating any of these goods he finds!
Load your Merchant Bag
After deciding upon the goods that you would like to take to market, place them into your bag, and snap it closed. Next, you will declare what is in your bag to the Sheriff!
As a merchant, your goal is to convince the Sheriff to let you in - by any means
Will you be honest and straightforward in your dealings with the Sheriff, or will you use your wits to bluff your way to victory?
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I am new to board games and specialty card games. I've played Monopoly, Clue, and Operation back when I was a kid growing up but then shifted strictly to video games and movies while leaving the board games behind although I did enjoy it and had a great time playing. I recently got back into it thanks to friends recommending games and doing more social party games since we were older in our late 20's. I've recently bought and played Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Wits & Wagers, Quickwits, Voting Game and Sheriff Of Nottingham. I returned the Voting game as that wasn't as much fun among our group of friends and the others I have had a blast with. Out of all these games the most fun we had as a group was with Sheriff Of Nottingham. The bluffs, British accent we employ, and dialogue is laugh out loud funny and silly. Its such a simple premise for the game that anyone can understand it in minutes. It's much more fun the more people you have but needs a minimum of 3. Ideally 4-5 people are optimal and more competitive. Also when we're in the mood and don't have work the next day we make a drinking game out of it. If you're the sheriff and you inspect the goods and find contraband the guilty merchant drinks. If the merchant was honest and there was no contraband the sheriff drinks. its fun, try it out if you're of age and like to imbibe the sauce (^_^) The quality of the items were really top notch. The bags are felt and feels nice but it does have a gross chemical smell though. I just stuffed some dryer sheets in with them and its good. The box itself is sturdy and has a nice textured feel and finish. The coins, character boards, and sheriff are cardboard that you have to pop out of the holder but it was easy to do so and the edges did not fray. The rules book is very well made and will last long. Detailed descriptions of the rules with illustrations and graphics make this one of the best and easiest to understand rulebook and game. We tend to play this at least 1-2 times a month and every time its been great. I have attached photos that might help you out and what to expect when you but this. Happy gaming, Cheers!
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Cliente de AmazonReviewed in Mexico on December 20, 2015
Excelente juego de 3 a 5 jugadores
