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Merchants Cove

Merchants Cove

Final Frontier Games · 2021
1–460–90 min14+ yrs2.8/5 complexity7.4 BGG#983 BGG9,3 KStrategy
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How do you play Merchants Cove?

Welcome ashore! Merchants Cove is a highly asymmetrical eurogame where each player assumes the role of a different fantasy merchant with a unique shop. The merchants contend to sell their goods to the arriving adventurers at the cove’s piers—the most famous markets in the Five Realms.

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Merchants Cove box art
official art · Final Frontier Games

Welcome ashore! Merchants Cove is a highly asymmetrical eurogame where each player assumes the role of a different fantasy merchant with a unique shop. The merchants contend to sell their goods to the arriving adventurers at the cove’s piers—the most famous markets in the Five Realms. Each player uses their own set of role-specific components and gameplay mechanisms to produce their goods, increase their shop’s efficiency, and—most importantly—get rich!

Though the merchants work independently in their specialized shops, they compete against each other to attract customers, influence the demands for goods, and secure sponsorships from the four faction halls. To get an edge, merchants can employ local townsfolk to work in their shops as staff. Or if they dare to cut corners, they can gain leverage from the corrupt lair of rogues—but at what cost? After three days of selling at the markets, the wealthiest merchant shall be declared the winner!

—description from the publisher

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating7.4 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
60–90 min
Players
1–4
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#983

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Merchants Cove cost?
Merchants Cove costs around 559 RON in Romania.
Q2Where can I buy Merchants Cove cheapest?
The lowest price for Merchants Cove right now is 559 RON at Regatul Jocurilor. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q3How do you play Merchants Cove?
Merchants Cove is a economic game, for 1–4 players, taking ~60–90 minutes, featuring commodity speculation. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Merchants Cove — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Merchants Cove support?
Merchants Cove is played by 1–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Merchants Cove take?
A game of Merchants Cove takes about 60–90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Merchants Cove for?
Merchants Cove is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Merchants Cove?
Merchants Cove has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.

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