Cover art for Merchants of Araby

Merchants of Araby

2017 · BGG
Avg rating
6.40
Bayes rating
5.57
Weight
2.00 (Medium Light)
Players
2-5
Playtime
1 hr 30 min
Ratings count
226

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Description

Become the wealthiest merchant prince or princess in all of Araby by establishing an entourage of merchants and allies, teaching virtues, summoning djinni, negotiating frequently, and making successful caravan investments. Objective Be the player with the most coins at the end of the game. During your turn perform actions such as playing cards, tasking merchants, Starting a caravan, and negotiating with your opponents. These Actions may be taken multiple times and in any order you choose. Game End The game ends after the fourth round as each round represents one season of a year. The player with the most total coins is declared the winner!

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Action selection / worker placement Card play & hand management Negotiation & trading
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Resource & economic management

Game type

Card game Family / kids game Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Daily Magic Games

Designers

Jay E. Treat, III