The players act as traders trying to get victory points for building a network of offices, controlling cities, collecting bonus markers, or when other traders use the cities they control. After controlling a line between two cities with your pawns, you can decide to build an office (and maybe also establish control and/or get a bonus marker) or to get a skill improvement from some of the cities.
Players have to improve their traders' "skills" for the following effects: getting more VP from offices in their network, getting more available action points, increasing the number of available pawns, and getting the right to place pawns and get more special pawns.
This game appeared originally as Wettstreit der Händler at the Hippodice competition.
AWARDS & HONORS
- 2011 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Winner
- 2011 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee
- 2010 Spiel des Jahres Recommended
- 2010 Spiel der Spiele Hit für Experten Recommended
- 2010 JoTa Best Heavy Board Game Nominee
- 2010 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Multi-player Nominee
- 2010 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee
- 2010 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner
- 2010 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Winner
- 2009 Meeples' Choice Award
Card Sleeves
Dice / Tower
Components
Organizer
Metal Coins
Mat & Board
Promos
Storage Box
