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Funfair (2010) Board Game

ByMichail

Funfair is a board game released in 2010 by eggertspiele. It is designed by Markus Brand, Inka Brand, Peter Eggert, Philipp El Alaoui, and six more designers. The game is suitable for 3 to 6 players, with a recommended age of 8 and up. Funfair falls into the category of Action/Dexterity, Bluffing, and Party Game, with gameplay mechanics such as Open Drafting, Set Collection, and Team-Based Game.

Game Components of Funfair

  • 150 cards, including Park cards (Attractions, Upgrades, Staff), Blueprint cards, City Event cards, and Award cards.
  • A two-sided board to accommodate different player setups.
  • Phase tracking marker (a small plastic roller coaster car).
  • Showcase cards (expensive thrill rides) and Main Gate cards.
  • Coins and player aid cards.

    How To Setup Funfair

    To set up Funfair, each player starts with a Main Gate card, a hand of 5 random Park cards, 30 coins, and an unconstructed Showcase card. The market board is filled with six Park cards from the deck, and a random Award card is drawn and placed face up. The game uses a single deck, making setup straightforward: simply shuffle and play.

    Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

    Game Mechanics:

  • City Event Phase: Draw a City Event card, which benefits all players.
  • Park Phase: Players take turns performing one of several actions:
  • Build: Spend coins to add attractions or upgrades to your park.
  • Take: Draw 2 blueprint cards and keep one for end-game goals.
  • Loose Change: Earn coins based on the attractions in your park.
  • Demolish: Rarely used, allows demolishing a ride.
  • Guest Step: Earn coins based on the star value of your attractions.
  • Cleanup Step: End the round and prepare for the next.

    Game Objective:

    The objective is to build a theme park by constructing attractions, upgrades, and staff, while completing blueprint goals to earn the most points by the end of the 6th round.

    Player Experience

    Funfair is a light, quick game that is easy to learn and plays in about 30 minutes. It streamlines the gameplay from its predecessor, Unfair, removing the “take that” mechanics and focusing on building a fun and family-friendly theme park experience. Players enjoy the thematic artwork and the simplicity of the game, making it accessible for family game nights and new gamers.

    Pros

  • Easy to learn rules**
  • Streamlined gameplay**
  • Fun theme that works well in the game**
  • Good production values**
  • Solid pick for family game night**
  • Plentiful money and combo opportunities**.

    Cons

  • Lower replay value due to quick setup and teardown**
  • Artwork is covered up when building upgrades**
  • Lighter strategy may not appeal to all gamers**
  • Same cards are seen repeatedly**.

    Personal Thoughts on Funfair

    Funfair is ideal for those looking for a light, family-friendly game that captures the essence of building a theme park. It is perfect for gamers seeking a quick, accessible game that is easy to teach and play, especially suitable for family game nights or introducing new players to board games. However, it may not satisfy gamers seeking deeper strategy or more complex gameplay mechanics.

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    • Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

    Hobby: Miniature painting guru, turning pewter into masterpieces
    Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl

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