Keyflower

The Merchants

A game by Sebastian Bleasdale, Richard Breese

2 - 6 Players 90 minutes Medium

Auction/Bidding, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Worker Placement

City Building, Economic, Renaissance

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Keyflower: The Merchants is an exciting expansion to the popular board game Keyflower, designed by Sebastian Bleasdale and Richard Breese. Released in 2014, this expansion adds a new layer of depth to the game, introducing new mechanics and features that enhance gameplay for 2 to 6 players. In Keyflower: The Merchants, players continue to develop their unique village over four seasons, but now they have more opportunities to score points and collect resources. They can enter into lucrative contracts, build extensions and cabins, and encounter new combinations of items on incoming boats, all while navigating the challenges of auctioning and bidding for village tiles. The addition of contracts, extensions, and cabins in Keyflower: The Merchants provides more ways to score points and upgrade existing tiles, making the game even more engaging and strategic. Players can choose to use all the new tiles or combine them with the existing game, creating a fresh and exciting experience. With a playtime of 90 minutes and normal complexity, Keyflower: The Merchants is perfect for board game enthusiasts who enjoy city building, economic, and Renaissance-themed games. Whether playing with two players or a larger group, this expansion enhances the gameplay experience, offering a fun and challenging way to develop your village and outmaneuver your opponents.