Discover the Wonderful World of Oh My Goods!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the fascinating world of Oh My Goods!? Join me as I take you through the game rules and unravel the mysteries of this captivating game.

The Basics

In Oh My Goods!, you play as an ambitious entrepreneur aiming to build a prosperous empire. Your goal is simple: transform raw materials into valuable goods and gain wealth and prestige. But be prepared, because this thrilling adventure requires strategic thinking and careful planning.

Setting Up

Before diving into the game, let’s make sure we’re all set up. Grab a deck of cards divided into two types: production buildings and specialists. Shuffle the production buildings deck and draw seven cards. Place these cards face up in the middle of the table. Then, shuffle the specialists deck and draw two cards, placing them facedown near the production buildings deck.

The Round Begins

Each round consists of several phases, and the first one is the production phase. During this phase, I get to choose one of the production buildings from the table and assign a worker to it. The worker represents the skilled labor required to turn raw materials into finished goods.

And Action!

Now, it’s time for action! Once the worker is assigned, I can activate the production building’s special ability. This ability can help speed up production, generate additional resources, or even grant bonus actions. The key to success lies in selecting the right building at the right time and making the most of its abilities.

Resource Management

In Oh My Goods!, resources are essential for progress. By managing resources wisely and employing efficient production methods, you can maximize your output. Keep a close eye on the production chain, as each building relies on specific resources to operate. Plan your moves carefully to ensure a smooth flow of materials and prevent any disruptions.

Beware of Spoiled Goods

Be warned; in this world of opportunity, spoiled goods can be a setback. A spoiled good occurs when you’re unable to provide sufficient raw materials or complete the production phase. It’s crucial to plan ahead and avoid spoilage, as it can cost you dearly.

The Prestige of Victory

The game continues for seven rounds, with each round becoming increasingly challenging. In the end, victory is measured by prestige points. Accumulate valuable goods, complete orders, and fulfill special objectives to earn prestige points. The player with the most prestige points at the end of the game will be crowned the ultimate entrepreneur!

Embark on Your Adventure

Are you ready to delve into the intricate world of Oh My Goods!? The time has come to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit, strategic thinking, and resource management skills. Gather your wits, heed my advice, and embark on this thrilling adventure where every decision matters. Good luck!

When I play the game, I get to be a Worker. It’s my job to make Tools, Barrels, Iron, Glass, and other cool stuff. If I’m really good at managing my production, I’ll earn a lot of Victory Points and win the game!

Getting Started

Here’s what you need to do:

1. First, separate the cards with a light blue border from the rest of the cards.
   • Each player gets a random Charburner and a Worker. Take out any extra Charburners and Workers.

   
   Here’s an example of a player who has a sloppy Worker in their Charburner.

2. In a game with 2, 3, or 4 players, place 4, 6, or 8 random Assistants on the side of the play area. Each Assistant should have a random side facing up. Take out any extra Assistants.

   

First things first, let’s shuffle up the deck and deal ourselves a hand of 5 cards. Grab 7 more cards and lay them face down and sideways on your Charburners. These special cards will represent our Coal units, each worth 1 Coin. Now, who gets to go first? Well, it’s whoever has worked the hardest recently. They become the first active player.

There are 3 different ways you can use each card:

as a Resource, shown on the left side of the card,

as the depicted Building,

Face-down cards on Production Buildings represent Goods produced by the Building.

Playing the Game

The game is played in rounds, with each round consisting of 4 phases that are completed in a specific order.

1. New Hand Cards
2. Sunrise
3. Sunset
4. Produce and Build

I. New Hand Cards

First off, let’s talk about the exciting part – getting new cards! When I play the game, each player gets dealt two cards to add to their hand. And guess what? There’s no limit to how many cards you can have in your hand. That means you can have as many cards as you want to strategize and make the best moves!

But there’s a twist. When the pile of cards to draw from runs out, don’t worry! We’re not left high and dry. We simply shuffle the cards from the discard pile and make a new draw pile. It’s a rare occurrence, but just in case both the draw pile and the discard pile are empty, we all have to get rid of half of the cards in our hand. That’s fair, right?

II. Sunrise

• First, I turn over cards from the draw pile and put them in the middle as the Market Display. I keep doing this until there are 2 Half Suns.

Now that the Sun is up, the Market is open for business.

Here’s a tip: When it comes to the Market Display, all you need to pay attention to is the Resource on each card. So stack the cards on top of each other, making sure only the Resource part is visible.

So here’s what we’re gonna do: we all get to choose at the same time which one of our Buildings we want to work in and what we wanna build in phase 4. Let’s get to work: Grab your Worker card and place it under one of your Production Buildings. You’ve got two choices: you can work in an organized manner or a messy one. Let me explain: if you want to work orderly, just rotate your Worker card so that the neat side is on top.

Important: If you choose to work orderly, in phase 4, you need to have access to all the Resources shown at the bottom left of the Building. If you do, you’ll get 2 Goods as a reward.

If you want to be efficient in phase 4, you’ll need access to all the Resources shown at the bottom left of the building. With all the necessary Resources, you’ll get 2 Production Goods. But if you choose to be sloppy, you can skip one Resource, but you’ll only produce 1 Goods card. Don’t worry though, in phase 3, more cards will be added to the Market Display, so you might still find the Resources you need. Plus, you can use cards from your hand as Resources in Phase 4.

Now let’s talk about Building. You can take a card from your hand and place it face down in front of you. This card represents the Building you’ll construct this round.

Moving on to III. Sunset…

So, here’s what happens next: I, the active player, start flipping cards from the draw pile and putting them in another row in the Market Display. I keep doing this until there are 2 more Half Suns. That’s the signal that the Sun has set and it’s time to close the Market.

IV. Make and Construct

When it’s my turn, I start playing in this phase, and then each player takes their turn in order.Every Production Building needs specific Resources to start producing. These Resources have to be shown on the bottom left of the card. To get them, they have to be available in the Market Display in the right quantities. If you don’t see the Resources you need, you can make them available by getting rid of a card from your hand. Remember, the Market Display is the same for everyone and you don’t take anything from it. You just check if what you need is there. The only cards you discard are the ones you play from your hand.If you chose to produce in an orderly way during phase 2, you need to have all the required Resources available. If you do, you produce 2 Goods. This means you take 2 cards from the draw pile and place them face down and sideways on the Building. But if the Resources aren’t available, you won’t produce anything with that Building.

So, let’s talk about phase 2. During this phase, there are some things you need to keep in mind. First, you need to make sure you have almost all the required resources. If you’re missing one, you won’t be able to produce any goods. But if you have everything you need, you’ll be able to produce one good. It’s that simple!

Example: So, here’s the deal. You have a Worker who’s producing stuff in your Charburner. And this Charburner of yours needs 2 Grain and 1 Wood to function properly. Now, the problem is that your Market Display only has 1 Grain. You’re missing 1 more Grain and 1 Wood. But there’s a little trick you can use. You see, when you produce stuff, you can do it sloppily, which means you need 1 less Resource. So, in this case, you only need to discard either 1 Wood or 1 Grain from your hand to produce 1 Coal. Pretty neat, right? Now, imagine if you wanted to produce stuff in an orderly manner. Well, in that case, you would have to discard both the missing Resources from your hand. And if you did that, you would receive 2 cards on your Charburner that represent Coal. So, that’s the deal. You have some choices to make, my friend!

In the world of board games, certain terms and concepts can be confusing. One example is the concept of an “Assistant” in the game “Building.” An Assistant is a card that you need in order to produce a single Good in the game. It’s important to note that you can discard any missing cards from your hand, but each card you discard only counts for one Building.

• Assistant: In the game “Building,” an Assistant requires all of the depicted Resources to produce a single Good. You can discard missing Resources from your hand, as usual. Each card you discard from your hand only counts for one Building.

Production Chain

In the game “Building,” the Production Chain is an important concept. If a Building produced at least 1 Good, you can immediately use the Production Chain depicted at the bottom right any number of times.

The Production Chain shows you which Resource from your hand or which Good that you already have you can place on the Production Building.

This allows you to refine additional Goods on top of the normal Production. It’s like giving your production a boost!

Example 1: When the Mill makes Flour, you can add Grain cards from your hand to the Mill.

These cards show the extra Flour you made using your Grain. But first, you have to show the other players the Grain card before you put it on the Mill, facing down and sideways.

Example 2: Let’s say the Shoemaker in our town makes Shoes. I can use the Leather I produced earlier to make even more Shoes.

All I have to do is move the cards from my Tanneries to the Shoemaker. Each card represents 1 Leather, so when I move them, they turn into Shoes. It’s a great deal because Shoes are worth 8 Coins, while Leather is only worth 6 Coins!

If the Production Chain on the Building shows 2 Resources or Goods, I have to place both items on the Building at the same time.

Example: Building chains of production in Anno 1800 is a crucial aspect of the game. Let me explain how it works.

The Brick Manufacture Production Chain is one such chain. To produce Bricks, you will need 1 Clay and 1 Coal. The Clay and Coal can be sourced from different places.

Imagine you have 3 Clay in your hand but only 2 Coal on your Charburner. No worries! You can place 2 Coal and 2 Clay on the Brickworks and effectively produce 4 Bricks.

Remember, Assistants may start a Production Chain if their building produces. So keep that in mind when planning your strategy.

During Phase 4, at the end of production, your Worker will leave the building. This will allow you to assign a just purchased Assistant to the building. However, any current Assistants will remain at their buildings. If you want to move them, you can pay to do so during Phase 2 of the next turn.

Now, let’s talk about building your own Building. In phase 2, you can place a Building card face down in front of you. This card represents the Building you wish to construct. During this phase, you can also choose not to build it. In that case, you must discard the card.

Building chains of production is a fascinating and challenging aspect of Anno 1800. By understanding how each step works and planning carefully, you can create a powerful economy that will lead you to victory. So go ahead, take your first steps into the world of production chains and enjoy the rewards they bring.

When you want to build something, you have to pay for it. The way you pay for it in this game is by discarding Goods. You look at the value of each Good and add them all up. That’s how much you have to pay. You can pay more than that if you want, but you won’t get any change back.

Example: Building a structure typically involves a cost in Coins, which can be calculated by determining the value of the required resources. Let’s say you want to construct a Building that costs 7 Coins. To cover this expense, you need to provide 2 Iron bundles, each valued at 3 Coins, and 1 Flour bundle, valued at 2 Coins. When you add up these individual costs, you find that the total comes to 3 Coins for each Iron bundle, which gives you a total of 6 Coins, and 2 Coins for the Flour bundle. Combining these amounts, you reach a total of 8 Coins necessary to complete the construction.

Assistant

Instead of building by yourself, you have the option to hire an Assistant in each round.

To hire an Assistant, you need to pay Coins and have Buildings that match the colors shown on the Assistant card.

Once you hire an Assistant, place them immediately at one of your Buildings.

Important:

• You cannot hire more than 1 Assistant if you already have 2.
• Only one person, either a Worker or an Assistant, can be in each Building.
• In phase 2, you can spend 2 Coins to move an Assistant to a different Building.

At the end of phase 4, all the cards in the Market Display are discarded. The next player in clockwise order becomes the active player.

The Cards

So, let’s talk about buildings and resources. It might seem a bit confusing at first, but don’t worry, I’ll break it down for you.

Each building color represents a different resource. Now, there are the same number of buildings in each color, except for green – that one’s the most common. Oh, and by the way, gray buildings are a little different. They don’t count as production buildings, but they still come with a handy permanent benefit.

To make Glass, The Glaziery needs 11 Resources. But what exactly are these Resources? Well, they are the essential ingredients or materials that go into making Glass. These Resources are like puzzle pieces that come together to create the final product.

One of the key Resources needed is Sand. Sand is a common material found in nature, and it plays a crucial role in the Glass production process. Sand is taken and heated at high temperatures to form molten glass. This molten glass is then shaped and cooled to create the final Glass products that we see and use in our everyday lives.

Another important Resource is Soda Ash. Soda Ash is a chemical compound that helps lower the melting point of the Sand, making it easier to heat and shape into Glass. Without Soda Ash, the Sand would require even higher temperatures to melt and become Glass, which would be impractical and inefficient.

One of the lesser-known Resources is Limestone. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is often used as a flux in the Glass production process. It helps to reduce the melting point of the Sand in a similar way to Soda Ash, making the Glass production process more efficient.

There are several other Resources required, such as Dolomite, Feldspar, and Cullet, each playing a unique role in the Glass production process. Dolomite provides added strength to the Glass, while Feldspar acts as a flux to facilitate the melting of the Sand. Cullet, on the other hand, refers to recycled Glass that is added to the mixture to reduce waste and conserve resources.

So, as you can see, Glass production requires a specific combination of Resources. Each Resource has its own purpose and contributes to creating Glass in its unique way. Without any one of these Resources, the Glass production process would not be possible. It is a delicate balance of ingredients that come together to create the clear, shiny material that we rely on in so many aspects of our daily lives.

When phase 1 begins, you’ll get an extra card added to your hand. However, if you already have more than 3 cards in your hand at the start of phase 1, you won’t receive an additional card.

When you play the game, the Market Office takes the Resource shown and puts it on the Market Display. You can use this Resource as one of the 11 Resources required for the Glaziery.

The Game’s End

The game ends when any player has 8 Buildings in front of them, including their Charburner. When this happens, finish the current round and play one more complete round.

After that, add up the Victory Points from your Buildings and Assistants. For every 5 Coins you have in Goods, round down and add 1 Victory Point to your total.

The player with the highest number of Victory Points is the winner.

If there is a tie, the player with the most Coins remaining after exchanging them at a 5:1 ratio for Victory Points wins.