| Min number of participants | 2 |
| Age | 8+ yrs. |
| Safety support by adult | Not required |
| Min duration | 30 min. |
| Cost | Medium |
| Environment | Indoor / Outdoor |
Play merchant cards to produce and upgrade spice cubes, then spend the right combinations to claim victory point cards in this fast, elegant tableau-and-hand-management game along the ancient spice trade route.
Play cards from your hand to place chips on matching spaces on a board, building five-in-a-row sequences while blocking opponents — a clever blend of cards and board strategy for two to twelve players.
Draft cards across three ages to build your ancient civilisation — develop science, military, commerce, and wonders, while managing what you pass to your neighbours in this elegant card-drafting classic.
