Angel´s Share (engl.)

Description

Angel´s Share is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players aged 14+ with a playing time of 75 minutes. Invest as a savvy investor in whisky casks, balancing limited actions and budget while managing evaporation losses known as the Angel’s Share.

The term Angel’s Share describes the portion of an alcoholic beverage—especially whisky, cognac, or wine—that evaporates during barrel aging. This natural loss occurs as the liquid matures in wooden casks, influencing the aroma and concentration of the remaining spirit.

Angel’s Share is a poetic way of referring to this unavoidable but essential process, believed to be the share taken by angels as the liquid evaporates and rises to heaven. Depending on climate, humidity, and storage conditions, about 2-5% of the cask’s contents disappear each year. For producers, this evaporation represents a significant financial loss, particularly when spirits are aged over long periods.

In Angel’s Share, you take on the role of a savvy investor aiming to profit from the booming whisky market. By purchasing casks from renowned distilleries, you hope to build a profitable portfolio. However, as your whisky matures, part of it will be lost to evaporation—the Angel’s Share. Your challenge is to balance your limited actions, manage the aging process, and work within your tight budget to maximize returns.

Designed by Scott Almes and featuring beautiful illustrations by David Schneider, Angel’s Share offers an economic strategy experience that is easy to learn but demands careful timing and thoughtful decision-making.

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