Singapore 1889

Step into the bustling streets of colonial Singapore in Singapore 1889, a historical trading game from Capital Gains Studio (Singapore). Designed for 2–5 players, ages 8 and up, and playable in 20–30 minutes, this elegant card-driven game blends commerce, influence, and clever timing in the heart of Southeast Asia’s 19th-century trade scene.

In Singapore 1889, you play as a Chinese merchant under the watchful eye of the British East India Company, seeking prosperity through strategic trade. Align yourself with the powerful Ghee Hin Kongsi, a secret society that can turn the tides of fortune — but beware, British authorities are eager to curb their influence. By collecting and manipulating goods favored by both factions, you can shift market demand in your favor.

The game ends once every player has acquired seven goods, and the wealthiest trader — the one who most skillfully navigated alliances and shifting values — becomes the master merchant of Singapore!

Compact, quick, and rich in theme, Singapore 1889 captures the intrigue and ambition of a city built on trade and trust.