Bazaars of Ubar
A board game by Tim Armstrong
2-4 2-4
45-75 minutes Low
Card Drafting, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Market, Time Track
Economic, Fantasy, Arabian
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Description
The Bazaars of Ubar is a thrilling game that drops players into the vibrant marketplaces of a mythical Arabian city. With easy-to-learn rules, 2 to 4 players can dive into this 45 to 75 minute adventure, navigating the shifting costs of trade tiles and cleverly utilizing tradewinds to maximize their gains. As players draft tiles and add them to their tableau, they must manage their ship's cargo space to carry the most valuable goods to the floating bazaars. The goal is to be the shrewdest trader, selling goods at the right time to reap the most gold. With fluctuating market values and a dynamic grid of trade tiles, each game is unique. Designed by Tim Armstrong and published in 2023, The Bazaars of Ubar combines market, card drafting, and tile placement mechanics for an engaging economic fantasy experience.
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