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Merchants of the Caliphate

Merchants of the Caliphate

2024·Safet Ziljkić

2 - 4 players
25 - 90 min

From BoardGameGeek

Embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of trade, conquest, and adventure. Set in the Golden Age of the Islamic Caliphate, our game offers players an immersive experience filled with strategic decision-making, thrilling quests, and epic battles. Gameplay Overview Merchants of the Caliphate invites players into the vibrant and competitive world of trade during the height of the Caliphate. Players take on the roles of ambitious merchants, navigating treacherous trade routes, bustling markets, and historic landmarks in a quest to amass wealth and prestige. Strategic movement, savvy trading, and the completion of lucrative trade quests are key to success, but the journey is filled with uncertainty. Players can invest in utilities like horses and camels to enhance transport and speed across the board, or in cavalry and camelry to defend against warfare events and seize raiding opportunities. These tools can turn the tide, offering crucial advantages as merchants compete for dominance. As merchants race to fulfil their quests, every decision shapes the outcome of the game. The ultimate goal? To rise as the Master Merchant and secure a legacy of unmatched influence and prosperity. With its dynamic mix of strategy, chance, and player interaction, Merchants of the Caliphate offers a thrilling and immersive gameplay experience where no two sessions are ever the same. The race to dominance is on - will you claim the title? -description from the designer

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Merchants of the Caliphate has 2 videos from 1 creator: 1 how-to-play guide and 1 other video. They date from February to April 2025.

If you like it, try Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War 1941-1945, Warfighter: The Vietnam War Special Forces Card Game, Chariot Race or For the People, which share several of its mechanics.

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How to Play Merchants of the Caliphate | Official TutorialHow to play7:52

How to Play Merchants of the Caliphate | Official Tutorial

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Merchants of the Caliphate – A Strategic Board Game Set in the Golden Age0:31

Merchants of the Caliphate – A Strategic Board Game Set in the Golden Age

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About Merchants of the Caliphate

From BoardGameGeek:

Embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of trade, conquest, and adventure. Set in the Golden Age of the Islamic Caliphate, our game offers players an immersive experience filled with strategic decision-making, thrilling quests, and epic battles. Gameplay Overview Merchants of the Caliphate invites players into the vibrant and competitive world of trade during the height of the Caliphate. Players take on the roles of ambitious merchants, navigating treacherous trade routes, bustling markets, and historic landmarks in a quest to amass wealth and prestige. Strategic movement, savvy trading, and the completion of lucrative trade quests are key to success, but the journey is filled with uncertainty. Players can invest in utilities like horses and camels to enhance transport and speed across the board, or in cavalry and camelry to defend against warfare events and seize raiding opportunities. These tools can turn the tide, offering crucial advantages as merchants compete for dominance. As merchants race to fulfil their quests, every decision shapes the outcome of the game. The ultimate goal? To rise as the Master Merchant and secure a legacy of unmatched influence and prosperity. With its dynamic mix of strategy, chance, and player interaction, Merchants of the Caliphate offers a thrilling and immersive gameplay experience where no two sessions are ever the same. The race to dominance is on - will you claim the title? -description from the designer

Designer

Safet Ziljkić

Publisher

Ideal Games (II)

Categories

ArabianCivilizationEconomicMedieval

Mechanics

Card-DrivenCombat ResolutionDice RollingGrid Movement
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