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Samarkand (1980)

2–5 players · 40 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
40 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 9+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 40 min.

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About Samarkand

A trading game in which you don't trade with the other players. Instead the commodities are displayed on the board in a number of "nomad camps." If your move brings you to a camp, you must present a gift to the camp -- then you can trade your cards for any cards in the camp. You can also buy goods from the deck at "oasis" squares. Once you've amassed a number of a particular commodity, you head for the city where that commodity is bought. There are a few o…

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Economic

Mechanics: Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Square Grid, Trading · Designer: Sid Sackson

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Samarkand FAQ

How many players is Samarkand?
Samarkand plays with 2–5 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does Samarkand take to play?
A game of Samarkand takes 40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Samarkand any good?
Samarkand rates 6.5/10 from 764 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around pick-up and deliver, set collection, square grid.