{"product_id":"merv-the-heart-of-the-silk-road","title":"Merv - The Heart of the Silk Road ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-description\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Merv – The Heart of the Silk Road\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n In \u003cstrong\u003eMerv: The Heart of the Silk Road\u003c\/strong\u003e , created by Fabio Lopiano and illustrated by Ian O'Toole, you find yourself in the city that was the richest and most contested crossroads of the medieval world. Merv is splendor and intrigue, wealth and ruin: every choice you make determines whether you become a powerful merchant or end up crushed by the weight of history.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n This \u003cem\u003estrategic board game\u003c\/em\u003e for 1-4 players presents you with difficult decisions: invest in trade along the \u003cstrong\u003eSilk Road\u003c\/strong\u003e , build walls to defend the city from the Mongols, collect lucrative contracts, or gain religious influence by donating to the great mosque. But beware: every turn spent on defense is a missed opportunity to enrich yourself, and every selfish choice leaves the city vulnerable to plunder.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e What makes Merv special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n     \u003cli\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eUnique setting\u003c\/strong\u003e : Experience the golden age of the Silk Road with stunning illustrations by Ian O'Toole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e ⚖️ \u003cstrong\u003eStrategic dilemmas\u003c\/strong\u003e : defend the city or accumulate personal wealth?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 🏛️ \u003cstrong\u003eRefined mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e : contracts, set collection and rondel management to optimize every move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eConstant tension\u003c\/strong\u003e : the Mongols are advancing and any mistake can cost you dearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 👤 \u003cstrong\u003eSolo Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e : Perfect for those who enjoy individual challenges and want to master the art of planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eMerv\u003c\/strong\u003e is a game that combines elegance and depth, with games lasting around 90 minutes that leave no room for wasted moves. Every turn is a crossroads, every decision an investment in the future of the city and your prestige.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eWill you defend Merv with sacrifice or will you exploit it to the last, letting it burn for your personal glory?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Osprey Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210966659399,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/8905\/7863\/files\/Merv_-_The_Heart_of_the_Silk_Road_00.webp?v=1756100312","url":"https:\/\/frogames.business\/en\/products\/merv-the-heart-of-the-silk-road","provider":"FroGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}