I’ve played a lot of economically themed tabletop games. There’s a certain thrill to maneuvering and biding your time so that three turns later, you can cash in with a huge play (often at the disgust / surprise of your opponents). Star Tycoon, a tabletop game that’s seeking funding through Kickstarter, has a little bit of that along with some engine building and card / company management mechanics. It supports 1-6 players / ages 13+ with an average play time of 20 minutes per player.