Merchants of Araby
- Players: 2–5 players
- Play time: 45–90 min
- BGG rating: 6.4
About Merchants of Araby
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!
- Released
- 2017
- Designer
- Jay E. Treat, III
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Merchants of Araby?
Merchants of Araby plays with 2–5 players.
What is the best player count for Merchants of Araby?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Merchants of Araby is best with 4 players (5 votes).
How long does Merchants of Araby take to play?
A game of Merchants of Araby takes 45–90 min.
What age is Merchants of Araby for?
The recommended minimum age for Merchants of Araby is 8+.
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