Dale of Merchants 2
The Era of Trade Masters
A board game by Sami Laakso
2-4 2-4 2-3
30 minutes Low
Hand Management, Set Collection, Card Drafting, Team-Based Game, Dice Rolling, Take That, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
Card Game, Fantasy, Animals, Print & Play
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Description
Imagine a bustling market where clever critters and crafty traders clash over the best deals – that’s Dale of Merchants 2: The Era of Trade Masters, a fast‑paced 30‑minute card‑and‑dice frenzy for 2‑4 players that even newbies can pick up in a few turns. Designed by Sami Laakso in 2016, this fantasy‑filled, animal‑populated showdown lets you draft cards, juggle hand‑management tricks, and build decks, bags, and pools while teaming up or back‑stabbing your friends with satisfying “take‑that” moves. The dice add a splash of luck, the set‑collection goals keep you focused, and the ever‑shifting draft means no two games ever feel the same. Perfect for a quick, laugh‑filled session, it’s a print‑and‑play base game that leaves room for the quirky expansion Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers to sprinkle even more fur‑filled fun into your trade wars.
Compatible With
Dale of Merchants
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Dale of Merchants Collection
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Dale of Merchants 3
The Grand Continental Railway
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