Overview
The ancient city of Merv. A gateway between the East and the West. A hub of scholarship
and trade. 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 city at the centre of the land. 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 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, 25 tiles, 48 cards, 100+ wooden pieces, 100+ tokens