This game is loads of fun and extremely easy to play! I will consent that anything over $30 seems steep based on what comes in the box, but having said that I would have paid upwards of $50 considering all of the replay value this game has. In the box you'll find loads and loads of standard playing card size/quality cards containing both legal goods and contraband (a pain to shuffle between games), small bags with snaps to keep them closed (by far the best component in the game), cardboard character tiles, a cardboard sheriff that gets passed around each turn to denote who the sheriff is for that turn, and lastly some decent quality thick cardboard coins. The removable plastic box organizer is average at best, nothing special on the organization front and is made from poor thin plastic...as I said, materials not worth much more than $25-$30.
The gameplay is where you'll find the added value. It is extremely easy to learn to play, and after a round or two into your first game you'll have every game concept figured out. The only "difficult" part to this game is the scoring at the end, as there are lots of factors to consider when scoring - this is easily remedied by using the free downloadable phone app, which makes scoring a breeze.
The object of the game is to be worth the most at the end, this takes into account the actual money in coins you have, the value of your legal goods and the value of your contraband. Each round you place a certain number of cards into your pouch, snap it shut and hand it to the sheriff declaring how much and which kind of legal goods you have in the bag. You can only declare legal goods, so any contraband you place in the bag is subject to seizure and fines if you're caught. It is up to the sheriff to decide whether you are bluffing to get contraband through, or if you are telling the truth and only have the legal goods you claim to have. If the sheriff decides to open the bag, whoever ends up being in the wrong has to pay the other person the penalty depicted on the card(s). The really fun part of this game occurs during this decision for the sheriff, as all players can get involved in bribes, trades, etc... to influence the sheriff. The little bags are by far the best component in the game. The fact that there are snaps that make an audible popping sound is great and adds a little finality to the sheriff's decisions. It is great when someone is trying to plead their case, and halfway through a sentence the sheriff 'pops' open the bag and the person just stops talking and starts paying the sheriff for all of the confiscated goods!
Replay value is enormous, even if you keep playing with the same group of people. The game's central mechanic makes it almost impossible for someone to use the same strategy each game, which forces variety and keeps the game fun for a long time. Last I checked, Amazon has it for $28 which is most definitely worth it...you won't regret this purchase.
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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
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Legal GoodsApples, 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! |
ContrabandSilk, 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 BagAfter 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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Best Social Strategy Card game Ever! Hilarious dialogues and bluffs!
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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Andrejs Dobkins
Awesome game where taking bribes and inspecting others feels just so awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2017
