Best 9 Contract Negotiation Board Games of 2024 Ranked
Hey fellow board game enthusiasts, today we’re tackling the world of contract negotiation in board games! We all know the thrill of making that deal that either seals our victory or dooms us to hilarious defeat. So we’ve scoured our gaming shelves and tested our friendships to bring you the top 9 board games where your deal-making skills will be put to the ultimate test. We focused on games that not only challenge your strategic thinking but also how well you can negotiate your way to the top. Ready to sharpen those negotiation skills? Let’s get started!
On this list:
9 Chinatown
Chinatown kicks things off with a bang, making us wheel and deal for the best spots in town. This game’s all about negotiating for property and business tiles. We’d set up shops and try to outsmart our friends for the most profitable spots. It’s a hoot, especially when you see someone’s grand plan come together… or fall apart when they can’t secure that last bakery they needed.
8 Lords of Vegas
Lords of Vegas has us acting like big-shot casino owners. The contract negotiation here? It’s all in trading and managing casinos to become the wealthiest mogul. It’s a blast because one minute you’re on top, and the next, you’re desperately trading to stay in the game. It’s like Monopoly met Las Vegas but with more strategy and less going bankrupt because of bad dice rolls.
7 Bohnanza
Bohnanza makes us farmers trading beans with a twist. The fun is in the contract negotiation, figuring out which beans to plant or trade. We found ourselves making deals, breaking them, and sometimes even helping others to help ourselves. It’s simple but genius, making you think about every bean like it’s a tiny gold nugget.
6 Sheriff of Nottingham
Sheriff of Nottingham turns us into medieval merchants sneaking goods past the sheriff. The whole game is a negotiation with the sheriff, bribing or bluffing to get your goods into the market. The hilarity of trying to keep a straight face while lying about what’s in your bag never gets old. Plus, playing the sheriff and deciding whom to trust is a power trip!
5 Sidereal Confluence
Sidereal Confluence takes contract negotiation to space. It’s all about trading and negotiation between alien races, with each having unique abilities. This game blew our minds with its complexity and depth. You’re constantly making deals, and sometimes you don’t even know if you got the better end until the game ends. It’s like being in a sci-fi movie where you’re the lead negotiator for Earth.
4 I’m the Boss!
I’m the Boss! puts us in the shoes of investment moguls. The game is a riot because you’re constantly negotiating and backstabbing to get the best deals. The dynamics of changing alliances and sudden reversals of fortune make every game unpredictable and hilarious. It’s like a soap opera, but with contracts and money.
3 Cosmic Encounter
Cosmic Encounter is a classic that never gets old. Here, contract negotiation is about forging and breaking alliances with alien races to control the galaxy. The variety of alien powers makes every game a new challenge. It’s a mix of strategy, deception, and outright laughter as plans go sideways and alliances shift faster than you can say ‘alien invasion’.
2 Game of Thrones: The Board Game
Game of Thrones: The Board Game thrusts us into the cutthroat world of Westeros. Negotiations and alliances are key to surviving. Every discussion feels like a tense contract negotiation, where one wrong word can lead to disaster. We loved the depth and how true it stayed to the show’s feel, making us feel like we were truly part of the Game of Thrones.
1 Diplomacy
Diplomacy is the king of contract negotiation games, and that’s why it’s our top pick. It’s pure negotiation with no dice or luck involved. We were amazed at how intense discussions could get, plotting strategies for hours only for everything to change with a single agreement. It’s like being a world leader during wartime, where every alliance can make or break your chances at victory. It’s a masterpiece in understanding human nature and strategy.
