Samarkand

Routes to Riches

A game by John Bohrer

2 - 5 Players 45 minutes Low

Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Card Drafting, Stock Holding

Economic, Transportation

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In Samarkand: Routes to Riches, you'll join a network of merchant families, marrying into their ranks and expanding their trade routes to build your wealth. With easy-to-learn rules, 2 to 5 players can dive into this 45-minute game, navigating the world of economic and transportation strategy. As you marry into families and establish trade relationships, you'll collect goods tokens and markers, all while managing your hand and building your network. Your goal is to gain the most victory points by collecting valuable goods and forming strong trade relationships. With no necessary in-game text, players of all languages can join in, making it a great option for groups. Designed by John Bohrer and first published in 2010, Samarkand: Routes to Riches offers a fun and engaging experience, challenging you to balance your resources and make strategic decisions to come out on top.