Dale of Merchants

About this board game

Dale of Merchants is a trading and stock-management board game for 2–4 players, with play lasting around 30 minutes. Each player takes the role of an animalfolk merchant competing to win the annual trading competition in the town of Dale.

Dale is a place where new and wonderful items arrive in the hands of ambitious traders. The greatest merchants have founded an extraordinary guild there, but membership must be earned. Only the player who succeeds in the competition can be celebrated as the winner and invited to join this legendary guild.

During the game, merchants develop their approach by learning new techniques, trading goods, and carefully managing their stock. Every decision supports the central challenge: completing an astounding merchant stall before the other participants.

• Play as a notable animalfolk merchant from somewhere in the world.
• Learn new techniques and trade goods.
• Manage your stock as you work toward a completed merchant stall.
• Race to finish your stall and claim victory in the trading competition.

The first player to complete their merchant stall wins the game and gains access to the guild. With its focus on trading, preparation, and a clear race toward completion, the game presents a lively contest among merchants seeking recognition in Dale.

Whether you are drawn to the setting of a bustling town of traders or the goal of becoming the newest guild member, Dale of Merchants offers a compact competition built around goods, techniques, stock management, and a decisive race to victory.