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Board game · economic, medieval
Merchants of the Middle Ages
Richard Ulrich, Wolfgang Kramer
1999 · 2–4 players · 120 min · ages 10+
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How many players
For 2 to 4 players.
- 2 players
- 3 players
- 4 players
Weight and time
Medium: 3.0 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 120–120 minutes, for ages 10 and up.
On other sites
- BoardGameGeek6.7/101,337 ratings
- BGG rank2,318thamong all games
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How to play Merchants of the Middle Ages
Merchants of the Middle Ages is a 2 to 4 player economic strategy game that takes about 120 minutes. On turns, players negotiate, speculate on commodities, and move goods between locations while using differing player abilities. It suits groups who enjoy planning routes, reading the market, and making deals with opponents.
Mechanics
- Commodity speculation
- Negotiation
- Pick-up and deliver
- Variable player powers
Credits Merchants of the Middle Ages
- DesignRichard Ulrich
- DesignWolfgang Kramer
- ArtJo Hartwig
- ArtStéphane Poinsot
- PublisherFilosofia Éditions
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Game details Merchants of the Middle Ages
- Year published
- 1999
- Players
- 2–4
- Playing time
- 120–120 minutes
- Age
- ages 10+
- Weight
- 3.0 out of 5
- Designer
- Richard Ulrich, Wolfgang Kramer
- Publisher
- Filosofia Éditions
Frequently asked questions Merchants of the Middle Ages
How many players is Merchants of the Middle Ages for?
For 2 to 4 players.
How long does a game take?
120 to 120 minutes.
What age is it for?
Ages 10 and up.
Is it an expansion or a standalone game?
A standalone game: everything is in the box.
Can two people play?
Yes. It plays with 2–4.
Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku
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