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Samarkand - Routes to Riches

Rich merchants and their families ply the Silk Route of the Orient with their caravans in order to make lucrative business. The players assume the role of traders who marry... (read more)
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Reviews
mixed, 65% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
45 minutes
Published
2010
Age
8+
Publisher
Queen Games
Players
2 to 5 players
Designer
John Bohrer
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Economic, Animals, Silk Road, Open Drafting, Network and Route Building, and Transportation
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Description

Rich merchants and their families ply the Silk Route of the Orient with their caravans in order to make lucrative business. The players assume the role of traders who marry into other families to extend their influences. Who will be the richest merchant? Samarkand is a family game with its simple to understand rules and fast access to play.

  • Number of Players: 2–5
  • Playing Time: 30 minutes
  • Ages: 8 and up
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    • Open Drafting
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    Publishers

    • Queen Games
    • Piatnik

    Designer

    • John Bohrer

    Artist

    • Jo Hartwig

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