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Two merchants compete to sell goods for the best prices. Large sales earn bonuses, but selling early secures more valuable tokens.
- Time to teach
- About 5 min
- Time to set up
- About 2 min
How it plays
Rules at a glance
Your goal
Be the first merchant to earn two seals of excellence by winning rounds.
The flow of play
- 1
Take one good, exchange multiple cards, take all camels, or sell goods of one type
- 2
Collect sale tokens and any bonus for selling three or more cards; expensive goods require at least two
- 3
End the round when three goods-token stacks are empty or the market cannot refill, then compare wealth
A quick introduction to the base game. Use your edition’s rulebook for full setup, card effects and exceptions.
Official rules ↗A feel for the game
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Playing times and difficulty are catalog estimates and may vary by group and edition. Consult the official rulebook for complete rules.
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