Let’s Play Sheriff of Nottingham!!

About this event

The bustling market in Nottingham is filled with goods from all over the kingdom. Most of it is entirely legal, however, Prince John is looking to make sure no contraband gets sold. He’s tasked the Sheriff to inspect Merchant’s wares, looking for any illicit goods. The Sheriff’s shrewd, but not above taking a bribe to look the other way. Which Merchant will end up getting the best goods through and make the largest profits in the market stalls? Do you have what it takes to be seen as an honest merchant? Will you make a deal with the Sheriff to let you in? Or will you persuade the Sheriff to target another merchant while you quietly slip by the gate? Declare your goods, negotiate deals, and be on the lookout for the Sheriff of Nottingham!

Sheriff of Nottingham uses Bribery, Hand Management, Drafting, Role-Playing, & Set Collection. Players take turns playing the Sheriff, looking for contraband goods, and the Merchants trying to stock their Stall with the best goods. The Sheriff can inspect any bag they want, but they must be careful, as they’ll have to pay a penalty if they find the Merchants were telling the truth. Players declare goods they wish to bring into the city, goods that are secretly stored in their burlap sack. The Sheriff must then determine who gets into the city with their goods, who gets inspected, and who may have their goods confiscated! The game ends after all players have had two chances to act as the Sheriff. At the end of the last round, all players discard any cards they have in hand—those cards are not worth any points! Then, reveal their Contraband cards and count up their score. The player with the highest score wins. New players are welcome, and the host is happy to teach if you haven't played before.

3 - 6 players (This is a Closed Event) 60 minutes expected play time, depending on turnout and player familiarity. BGG Link 3-min How-to ( Boardgaimz )

From Seattle Board Games