Merv, 9781472842411
Wealth, power, Mongols approach: build Merv, or watch it burn.

Merv

The Heart of the Silk Road

$96.00

  • Release Date

    1 March 2021

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Summary

A tense, economic eurogame for one to four players, charting the rise and fall of the 12th Century’s greatest city.

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 most prosperous city in the East. Through careful court intrigue, timely donations to the grand mosque, and securing favourable tr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472842411
ISBN-10:1472842413
Author:Fabio Lopiano, Ian O'Toole
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Osprey Games
Release Date:1 March 2021
Weight:1.75kg
Dimensions:300mm x 300mm x 60mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

If you enjoy this kind of game I think you’re really going to like it. I myself am a fan of it, it’s one I intend to keep bringing back to the table – Zee Garcia * The Dice Tower *This game is fantastic. It hits on all cylinders – Richard Ham * RahdoRunsThrough *Merv is great. It’s gorgeous! * BGG *I love this game * Man Vs Meeple *One for experienced Eurogamers who like a lot of mileage out of their purchase * Tabletop Gaming Magazine *I think Merv is a brilliantly clever game * Slickerdrips *It is a beautiful game […] but more than that the game itself is really good! * Board Games in a Minute *

About The Author

Fabio Lopiano

Fabio Lopiano enjoyed a distinguished programming career, working for Google, Facebook, and DeepMind before turning his attention toward game design. He is now an award-winning Italian board game designer with plenty of critically acclaimed eurogames including Calimala and Autobahn.

Ian O’Toole is a prolific graphic designer and illustrator working out of Perth in Western Australia, particularly acclaimed for his work on titles such as Lisboa and The Gallerist. Focused primarily on tabletop gaming, Ian’s work combines his experience in concise visual communication with his flexible approach to illustration.

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