Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road

Product Description A tense economic game charting the rise and fall of the greatest city in the world. In Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road players are vying to amass power and wealth in the prosperous heart of the Silk Road. Through careful court intrigue, timely donations to the grand mosque, and securing favorable 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 give up on precious opportunities to build up your own stature, but leave it unprotected and you will burn with the city. Every decision is weighty and the consequences of each misstep are dire. Will you rise to prominence or fade into oblivion? Number of players: 1-4 Ages: 14+ Play time: 90 - 120 minutes Components: Board, 24 tiles, 60 cards, 200+ tokens Review “If you enjoy this kind of game I think you're really going to like it. I myself am a fan of it, it's one I intend to keep bringing back to the table” ―Zee Garcia, The Dice Tower “This game is fantastic. It hits on all cylinders” ―Richard Ham, RahdoRunsThrough “Merv is great. It's gorgeous!” ―BGG “I love this game” ―Man Vs Meeple “One for experienced Eurogamers who like a lot of mileage out of their purchase” ―Tabletop Gaming Magazine “I think Merv is a brilliantly clever game” ―Slickerdrips “It is a beautiful game [...] but more than that the game itself is really good!” ―Board Games in a Minute