How many players is Byzanz?

Byzanz plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Byzanz take to play?

A game of Byzanz takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Byzanz rates 6.6/10 from 1,145 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / arabian game built around auction/bidding, auction: turn order until pass, card drafting.

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Byzanz (2008)

3–6 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players: 3–6
Play time: 45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.6/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 8+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Byzanz

Merchants in Byzantium who make the smartest trades will reap the most profit.

Ancient Arabian Card Game Economic

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Card Drafting, Closed Economy Auction, Constrained Bidding, Hand Management · Designer: Emanuele Ornella

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Byzanz FAQ

How many players is Byzanz?: Byzanz plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Byzanz take to play?: A game of Byzanz takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Byzanz any good?: Byzanz rates 6.6/10 from 1,145 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / arabian game built around auction/bidding, auction: turn order until pass, card drafting.