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Wealth of Nations

Summer convention season brings out the new releases. And so it is with Wealth of Nations by Tablestar Games. Wealth of Nations is a civilization-building type game but with a strong focus on economics. Players lead their nations by building industries, producing commodities, and maximizing earnings from trade. Commodities can be bought and sold in a market that reflect the current supply demand balance.

No, I’m not talking about eBay. There’s still some life left in local businesses. You might not believe the great deals I’ve found on classic games in the used book and thrift stores near me. But, back to the story…

Schultz Auctioneers in Upsala, Minnesota is holding an online auction now through July 23rd. Among the over 300 items for sale are several out-of-print and hard-to-find games, including:

  • Walt Disney’s Disneyland Board Game (#14)
  • The Six Million Dollar Man Board Game (#15)
  • Rodney Dangerfield’s Game No Respect (#17)
  • The Lone Ranger Game from 1938 (#18)
  • The Mad Magazine Game (#20)
  • Howdy Doody Card Game (#39)
  • James Bond 007 Card Game (#52)
  • Star Wars Episode I Battle for Naboo 3-D Action Game (#73)
  • Star Wars Episode I Jar-Jar Binks 3-D Adventure Game (#74)
  • Gunsmoke Western Game (#183)
  • The Wizard of Oz Game (#186)
  • The “I Love Lucy” Game (#269)