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Caravans of Asia

Caravans of Asia

The Lumenaris Group, Inc. · 2012
2–660 min12+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.5 BGG18Strategy
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Caravans of Asia is a strategic game of trade and travel inspired by Marco Polo and the Silk Road. For thousands of years, merchant caravans have traversed the dusty routes of inner Asia, bearing strange and exotic goods from one corner of the world to the other.

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official art · The Lumenaris Group, Inc.

Caravans of Asia is a strategic game of trade and travel inspired by Marco Polo and the Silk Road. For thousands of years, merchant caravans have traversed the dusty routes of inner Asia, bearing strange and exotic goods from one corner of the world to the other.

In Caravans of Asia you become a merchant caravan seeking your fortune by trading goods across the continent – but beware, for there are many dangers that await you, from treacherous mountains to blinding sandstorms and thieving bandits. Your success will require wise decisions, an eye for danger, and a bit of luck.

Players buy and sell trade goods across Asia, responding to changing market conditions. You can cooperate and make deals with other players, or you can try to go it alone and make all the trades yourself. Manage your money carefully, and make sure you don't get too far in debt.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
60 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q4How many players does Caravans of Asia support?
Caravans of Asia is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Caravans of Asia take?
A game of Caravans of Asia takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Caravans of Asia for?
Caravans of Asia is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Caravans of Asia?
Caravans of Asia has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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