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Shanghai Trader (1986)

3–6 players · 180–300 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
180–300 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 180–300 min.

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Shanghai Trader board game box cover

About Shanghai Trader

Be sure you and your loot are on the last plane out of Shanghai, or you're dead!

EconomicPolitical

Mechanics: Tile Placement, Trading · Designer: Steve Barnes (I), Dave O'Connor, Steve Utick

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Shanghai Trader FAQ

How many players is Shanghai Trader?
Shanghai Trader plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Shanghai Trader take to play?
A game of Shanghai Trader takes 180–300 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shanghai Trader any good?
Shanghai Trader rates 6.5/10 from 218 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / political game built around tile placement, trading.