{"product_id":"the-game-of-49-pre-joue-en","title":"The Game of 49 (pré-joué) (EN)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe games in the L'As des jeux Bazar are pre-played games. They have been inspected by one of our game experts and are certified \"Complete.\" You may find some minor imperfections, such as light wear on the box or on certain game components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a 49-square grid arranged in a spiral, every turn begins with a flipped card that puts one square up for \u003cstrong\u003ebidding\u003c\/strong\u003e. Players take turns raising the stakes until only one remains: the winner pays their bid to the bank and places a \u003cstrong\u003echip\u003c\/strong\u003e of their color on the coveted square. The Game of 49 runs on \u003cstrong\u003ebluff\u003c\/strong\u003e and fast math: do you push the bid to block a rival, or save your cash for the next square? Special cards shake up the pace by offering a free choice of square and paying out cash to every player based on the chips they already have on the board. It is a true \u003cstrong\u003eparty game\u003c\/strong\u003e that turns a simple grid into a psychological battlefield, where \u003cstrong\u003estrategy\u003c\/strong\u003e matters just as much as your wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Game of 49 is for you if you love party games where every choice matters, where the cash you hold back can cost you the win, and where reading your opponents matters as much as reading the board. Easy to teach in minutes, it works just as well for a family game night as for a group of competitive friends who love to haggle over every square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game has been officially recommended by American Mensa, a nod to its clever blend of bidding and spatial thinking that stays approachable for players 10 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is designed by Mark Corsey, a designer known for turning tight, tension-filled bidding mechanics into something you can teach in minutes and keep playing all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX CONTENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGame board with 49 randomly placed number slots\u003cbr\u003e75 colored tokens (15 red, 15 yellow, 15 blue, 15 green, 15 orange)\u003cbr\u003eA deck of number cards\u003cbr\u003ePayout cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of players:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 45 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to protect your cards, you'll need:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.asdesjeux.com\/products\/mayday-games-sleeves-premium-635-x-88-mm-50\"\u003e63.5 x 88 mm sleeves (pack of 60 cards or more)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'As des jeux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49230657224955,"sku":"210000017768","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5847\/1419\/files\/the-game-of-49-pre-joue-en-bazar-bazar-ambiance-party-1256021383.jpg?v=1787872899","url":"https:\/\/www.asdesjeux.com\/en\/products\/the-game-of-49-pre-joue-en","provider":"L'As des jeux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}