1598. Yspahan the fair becomes the capital of the Persian empire. Thus, being placed at the center of the world, the city enjoys a period of cultural and economic blossoming. The cities and villages of the region intend to take advantage of this expansion. Caravans loaded with goods and jewels set out for the desert, bearing the promises of a radiant future...
The players embody merchants trading with Yspahan. Meaning to take advantage of the coming of the Shah’s supervisor, they score points by placing their merchandise in the right shops, by sending them to the caravan, and by constructing buildings.
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Nr. 2 in the QWG Master Print Edition series
Awards
A winner of the 2005 Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société.
2006 Meeples' Choice Award
Winner of Tric Trac d'Or 2006.
A freeware, standalone PC version can be downloaded from the Westpark Gamers.