{"product_id":"container","title":"Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou've wanted it for years. \u003cem\u003eContainer\u003c\/em\u003e is back — and this time it's the definitive edition the game has always deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild factories, produce containers, set prices, negotiate with your rivals, and sail across the sea to trade. The rules are deceptively simple: buy low, sell high. But in a closed economy where money is tight and your opponents are cutthroat, timing the market is everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong out of print and selling for hundreds on the secondary market, this new edition brings modern production, beautiful components, and artwork that finally does justice to one of the most coveted economic games ever made. At the start of the game, container value cards are secretly dealt to all players — you'll need to read the table and suss out what your opponents are chasing before the final scoring reveals all. The player with the most money wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's good?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine economic classic — long out of print and highly sought after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed economy creates real tension: every decision ripples through the market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret value cards add a deduction layer that rewards careful observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern production with beautiful components and fresh artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple rules, deep strategy — accessible but endlessly replayable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Strategy gamers who love market manipulation and negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Fans of economic games looking for something with real depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Groups of 3–5 who enjoy a meaty 45–90 minute session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✖ Players who prefer cooperative or luck-driven games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✖ Younger children or those new to hobby gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–90 mins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.90 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuction\/Bidding, Closed Economy, Negotiation, Set Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFranz-Benno Delonge, Thomas Ewert, Kevin Nesbitt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e618149325726\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.0 × 7.0 × 27.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/economic-games\" title=\"Economic Games\"\u003eEconomic Games collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more titles where every decision shapes the market. Already hooked? Pick up the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/container-more-containers-expansion\" title=\"Container: More Containers Expansion\"\u003eMore Containers Expansion\u003c\/a\u003e to add new modules to your game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60202269409614,"sku":"LOG-ALLGMECONTSD","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/9812\/9230\/files\/container.webp?v=1784830136","url":"https:\/\/lifeofgames.co.uk\/products\/container","provider":"Life of Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}