Grand Austria Hotel

Grand Austria Hotel is an economic strategy board game designed for 2 to 4 players aged 12 and above. Set in early 20th-century Vienna, players take on the role of hoteliers aiming to transform their modest cafés into renowned hotels by attracting guests, fulfilling their culinary desires, and expanding their establishments.

Game Components:

• 1 action board
• 1 game board
• 4 hotel boards (double-sided)
• 56 guest cards
• 12 politics cards
• 48 staff cards
• 84 room tiles in 3 colors
• 4 overview cards
• 9 turn order tiles
• 14 dice
• 24 wooden discs
• 1 wooden round marker
• 120 dishes and drinks (wooden cubes)
• 12 emperor tiles
• 1 dustbin
• 4 victory point markers
• 1 rulebook

Gameplay Overview:

The game progresses over seven rounds, each consisting of several phases:

• Action Phase: Players select dice from the action board to perform various actions, such as acquiring ingredients, preparing rooms, or hiring staff. The number of dice available for each action influences its effectiveness.
• Guest Phase: Players attract guests to their cafés, aiming to fulfill their specific food and drink orders. Satisfied guests move into prepared rooms, providing immediate rewards and contributing to end-game scoring.
• Emperor Phase: At the end of rounds 3, 5, and 7, players gain or lose favor with the emperor based on their progress, impacting their final scores.

Strategic planning is essential, as players must balance resource management, room preparation, and guest satisfaction to maximize their success.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Dice Mechanism: The availability and effectiveness of actions are determined by the dice rolled each round, requiring players to adapt their strategies accordingly.
• Guest and Room Management: Players must attract and accommodate guests by fulfilling their specific needs and preparing suitable rooms, with each guest providing unique rewards.
• Staff and Politics Cards: Staff cards offer various advantages, while politics cards introduce additional objectives and challenges, enhancing replayability.