Castle Merchants

A game by Jerry Dziuba

2 - 4 Players 45 minutes Low

Hand Management, Pick-up and Deliver, Tile Placement

Transportation

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Description

In Castle Merchants, you take on the role of a merchant traveling through the land to sell your wares to various castles. The goal is to be the first to reach a castle and receive the highest price for your goods. With 2 to 4 players competing, the game is all about strategic hand management and clever path building. You'll need to carefully manage your hand of path cards, using them to lay down new paths or traverse existing ones, all while keeping an eye on your opponents and trying to stay one step ahead. As you navigate the board, you'll need to balance the risk of playing multiple cards to speed ahead with the need to replenish your hand. And just when you think you've got a clear path to the castle, a rock slide might block your way, forcing you to adapt and find a new route. With its easy-to-learn rules and engaging gameplay, Castle Merchants is a fun and challenging game that's perfect for a 45-minute play session. Designed by Jerry Dziuba and first published in 2005, this classic game is all about outmaneuvering your opponents and accumulating 18 pieces of gold to be declared the winner.