Merchants Cove

The Oracle

A game by Jonny Pac, Carl Van Ostrand, Drake Villareal

1 - 5 Players 60 - 90 minutes Low

Commodity Speculation, Dice Rolling, Line Drawing, Time Track, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

Economic, Fantasy

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In Merchants Cove: The Oracle, you'll delve into the world of fortune-telling and fate-twisting as you play as Haggatha the Oracle. This expansion to the Merchants Cove base game brings a new layer of excitement, allowing 1 to 5 players to join in on the fun. With a playtime of 60 to 90 minutes, you'll have ample time to master the easy-to-learn rules and dive into the game's mechanics, which include commodity speculation, dice rolling, and worker placement. As you navigate the game, you'll use a roll and write style gameplay, utilizing a pen, dry-erase board, and custom dice tray to predict the future and perform actions. With the help of custom dice and a voodoo meeple, you'll guide your customers through the world of lucky charms and horoscopes, all while being mindful of your dark dabblings and their potential to scare away business.