Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road

A tense, economic eurogame for one to four players, charting the rise and fall of the 12th century's greatest Silk Road city. Players vie to amass power and wealth through careful court intrigue, timely donations to the grand mosque, and favourable trade deals — all while Mongol hordes approach the city walls. Will you rise to prominence or fade into oblivion? Designer: Fabio Lopiano | Illustrator: Ian O'Toole Publisher: Osprey Games (2020) Players: 1-4 | Ages: 14+ | Play time: 90-120 minutes Components: Board, 25 tiles, 48 cards, 100+ wooden pieces, 100+ tokens ISBN: 9781472842411 [needs your review: price — no PKR price visible in photo]