HEART OF THE SILK ROAD BOARD GAME

Merv is a gateway between the East and the West, a hub of scholarship and trade and the greatest city in the world. Here is a tense, economic eurogame for one to four players, charting the rise and fall of the 12th century's greatest city. Players are vying to amass power and wealth. Through careful court intrigue, timely donations to the grand mosque, and securing favourable trade deals, players attempt to redirect as much of that prosperity as possible into their own pockets. Meanwhile beyond the city walls, Mongol hordes approach. If you help construct the city walls, you can give up on precious opportunities to build up your own stature, but leave it unprotected and you will burn in the city. Every decision is weighty and the consequences of each misstep are dire. Will you rise to prominence or fade into oblivion? Elegant, innovative, beautiful graphic design, an ideal choice for casual gamers and enthusiasts of skirmish-style board games. An Osprey game with board, 25 tiles, 48 cards, 205 wooden pieces and 110 tokens. Box measures 30cm square and 6cm deep.