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Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders)

Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders)

(Web published) · 2016Expansion
2–660 min8+ yrs5.0 BGG19
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How do you play Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders)?

Each player has a Merchant follower that is visibly different from a regular follower. The Merchant follower can only be placed in a city and counts for as many followers as there are wine, grain and cloth symbols on that city's tiles.

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Each player has a Merchant follower that is visibly different from a regular follower.

The Merchant follower can only be placed in a city and counts for as many followers as there are wine, grain and cloth symbols on that city's tiles.

If there are no wine, grain or cloth symbols then the Merchant counts as zero followers and when the city is completed, or if in an incomplete city at the end of the game, the player will score zero points.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Play time
60 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders)?
Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) is a city building game, for 2–6 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) support?
Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) take?
A game of Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) for?
Merchants (fan expansion for Carcassonne: Traders & Builders) is recommended from age 8.
Mechanics & categories
Area control →Tile placement →City Building →Expansion for Base-game →Fan Expansion →Medieval →Territory Building →

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