In Andromeda, cash is king. Use any method in the galaxy to get it!
Win Dutch Auctions, compete in mini-games, and play space-politics!
$39
- Merchants of Andromeda
- Merchants of Andromeda: Bureaucrats & Anarchists Mini Expansion
- Merchants of Andromeda
- Merchants of Andromeda: Bureaucrats & Anarchists Mini Expansion
Merchants of Andromeda - $39
In space, cash is king!
In Merchants of Andromeda, you’ll seek riches in a game of space politics—casting votes in the Senate, bidding on lucrative space goods, or resorting to ship combat!
On your turn, you'll draw three cards (one at a time), choosing to discard, keep, or auction them. Use a timer or the game's dedicated app to perform a Dutch auction—the longer the clock ticks down, the cheaper you'll pay. Careful: as soon as someone bids, the auction ends. It's tense!
Through these cards, you'll manipulate the market, play intergalactic mini-games, and resolve universe-altering events. At the end, the player with the most money wins!
What's in the box?
Components
Part of Allplay's large box form factor.
- 16 Game Boards
- 278 Money Cards (1s, 5s, 10s, and 20s)
- 31 Event Marker
- 45 Defense Dice
- 525 Invader Ships
- 638 Planet Tiles
- 71 Active Player Board
- 8150 Influence Tokens (30 per player)
- 93 Ballot Boxes
- 109 Senator Cards
- 116 Special Event Tiles
- 1280 Action Cards
- 135 Player Aids
Key reasons why Merchants of Andromeda stands out:
Why We Love It
Exciting Dutch Auctions - The auctions are frequent and tense! It's hilarious when someone gets antsy and ends up paying too much for something. Because the auctions are on twenty-second timers, there isn't enough time for analysis paralysis.
Engaging On Every Turn - While the active player has to make some tough decisions, everyone around the table has to stay engaged for the upcoming auctions and votes. This makes for a talkative, captivating game that has players egging each other on the whole way!
You Speculate The Market - At the end of the day, most money wins. You've got to spend it to make it, but sometimes taking a step back when things are over-valued is the right play!
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