• Designers:  Fabio Lopiano, Remo Conzadori
• Solo Designers:  Lopiano, David Turczi, Xavi Aymerich
• Developer:  David Esbri
• Artist:  Edu Valls
• Publisher:  Devir
• Players:  1-4
• Age:  12+
• Duration:  90 minutes
• Times Played:  2

This is Larry and I’ve got a confession to make.  I’ve never really been a fan of circuses, not even as a child.  There’s just too much going on—without any one thing to focus on—in your average 3 ring circus for my tastes.  Despite that, there’s a romanticism associated with the old travelling circuses which is quite appealing.  Not everyone agrees with this, of course; some people can never forgive the cruel way in which circus animals were treated back then, while others will always view clowns as creepy.  Since Devir’s latest game is called “3 Ring Circus”, they’re obviously hoping there are more people out there who find circuses appealing than appalling!

In this title, each player runs a barnstorming circus at the end of the nineteenth century which tours through the northeastern portion of the U.S.  Over the course of the game, you hire artists and travel from town to town, giving performances and earning fame.  Growing your circus in the best way is no easy task, but the player who accumulates the most fame will capture the heart of America and win the game.