Merchants of Araby
2017
BGG Geek Rating
5.6
based on 232 ratings
BGG Average Rating
6.4
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BGG Ranking
#10793
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Players
2-5
Weight
2.00/5.00
Playtime
90 min
Age
8+
⚙️ Game Mechanics
How this game works - core systems and player actions
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📖 About This Game
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!