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Medieval Merchant (1998)

2–6 players · 60–90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
60–90 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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About Medieval Merchant

Players secure valued markets via affordable trade routes between medieval cities while simultaneously forcing opponents into less affordable and less valued markets. The cities themselves have a variable number of spaces for players to develop business branches within, or alternatively establish new trade routes into wider reaching cities and towns. Players may generate income and risk losing dominance over a city, or add branches within a city that lower the value of your p…

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EconomicMedieval

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Network and Route Building · Designer: Christwart Conrad

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Medieval Merchant FAQ

How many players is Medieval Merchant?
Medieval Merchant plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Medieval Merchant take to play?
A game of Medieval Merchant takes 60–90 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Medieval Merchant any good?
Medieval Merchant rates 6.7/10 from 1,142 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / medieval game built around area majority / influence, network and route building.