Merchant of Venus (Second Edition)
A board game by Robert A. Kouba, Richard Hamblen
1-4 2-4 3
120-240 minutes Medium
A moderate amount of text on components is needed during play.
Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, Point to Point Movement, Pick-up and Deliver, Roll / Spin and Move, Commodity Speculation
Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Exploration, Transportation
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Description
In Merchant of Venus, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure as a space trader, navigating through interconnected systems and discovering new alien worlds to trade with. As you deliver commodities, you'll earn money that can be used to upgrade your ships and equipment, construct spaceports to speed up trading, and build factories to create better commodities. The game's unique supply-and-demand system adds a layer of excitement, challenging you to make strategic decisions to maximize your profits. With gameplay lasting between 120 to 240 minutes, Merchant of Venus is perfect for 1 to 4 players looking for a fun and immersive experience. The 2012 edition from Fantasy Flight Games stays true to the original's campy core while introducing updated maps, components, and expanded gameplay. Get ready to explore, trade, and outmaneuver your opponents to be the first to accumulate $1000, $2000, $3000, or $4000 in cash and assets, and claim victory as the ultimate Merchant of Venus.
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