# Jaipur ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2009 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: #202 - **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.46 / 5 - **Designers**: Sébastien Pauchon - **Artists**: Alexandre Roche, Vincent Dutrait - **Publishers**: GameWorks SàRL, Space Cowboys, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Boardgame Space, cutia.ro, Esdevium - **Categories**: Arabian, Card Game, Economic - **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Hidden Victory Points, Market, Open Drafting, Race ## Verdict If you're looking for a quick, engaging two-player card game that blends tactical decisions with a touch of luck, Jaipur is an excellent choice for a head-to-head merchant showdown. Fast-paced, tactical card play Engaging buy, sell, and exchange mechanics Strategic camel management Excellent two-player dynamic Luck of the draw can influence outcomes Strictly a two-player experience HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description In Jaipur, you and your opponent are the two most influential merchants in the capital of Rajasthan, but only one of you will be invited to the Maharaja's court, and for that, you'll need two Seals of Excellence. Get ready to outsmart your rival by cleverly buying, exchanging, and selling goods, all while keeping an eye on your valuable camels. This is a fast-paced card game that blends tactics, a bit of risk, and a touch of luck. During your turn, you have two main options: take cards or sell cards. If you choose to take cards, you can either collect all the available camels, take a single card from the market, or make a clever swap of 2 to 5 cards between the market and your hand. The decision to sell is a bit different: you can only sell one type of good at a time, receiving tokens whose value corresponds to the number of cards sold. But beware, the value of these tokens decreases as the game progresses, so timing is crucial! On the other hand, selling large quantities (three, four, or five cards of the same type) can earn you extra bonuses, encouraging you to hold onto cards a bit longer. Camels, while not sellable, are essential for trades and can even secure some extra points at the end of the round, which might be decisive for victory. It's a constant dance between acting quickly and waiting for the right moment to maximize your profits and become the Maharaja's favorite merchant! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Welcome, aspiring traders of Jaipur! Your goal in this bustling marketplace is to become the wealthiest merchant in all of India. How do you achieve this? By collecting and exchanging goods at the best prices, and, of course, by keeping a keen eye on those valuable camels. The player who earns the most seals of excellence by the end of the game will be crowned the Maharaja's personal trader! Preparation (Setup) Let's get this market ready! Here’s how to set up your game of Jaipur: First, shuffle all the goods cards (Leather, Fabric, Spice, Silver, Gold, Diamonds) and the camel cards together to form a single deck. Deal 5 cards face down to each player. These are your starting hands. Remember, you can only hold 7 cards in your hand at the end of your turn, so plan wisely! From the remaining deck, draw the top 5 cards and place them face up in the center of the playing area. This is the market. If any of the 5 market cards are camel cards, immediately replace them with cards from the deck until there are 5 non-camel cards in the market. Place the replaced camel cards into a separate pile next to the market; this forms the camel herd. Place the remaining deck face down next to the market. Finally, arrange all the bonus tokens and rupee tokens by type and value, in descending order (highest value on top), within easy reach of both players. The Turn of Play On your turn, you have two main options: Take Cards When you take cards, you can choose one of the following actions: Take a single good card: Simply take any one good card from the market and add it to your hand. Immediately replace it with the top card from the deck. Take all the camels: You can take all the camel cards currently in the market (or in the camel herd, if you're taking them from there). Add them to your hand. You do not replace the taken camel cards in the market. Exchange cards: You can exchange cards from your hand for cards in the market. To do this, you must exchange an equal number of cards. For example, if you want to take 3 cards from the market, you must discard 3 cards from your hand. You can exchange good cards for good cards, camel cards for good cards, or a mix. The cards you discard go into the camel herd. Remember: At the end of your turn, if you have more than 7 cards in your hand, you must discard cards until you have exactly 7. Discarded cards go into the camel herd. Sell Cards To sell cards, choose one type of good card from your hand and discard them face down. You must sell at least two cards of the same type to earn bonus tokens. For each card you sell, take the top rupee token of that good's type. If you sell 3, 4, or 5+ cards of the same type, you also take a corresponding bonus token (3-card bonus, 4-card bonus, or 5-card bonus). These bonus tokens are worth additional points at the end of the game. Once sold, the cards are out of the game. End of Game and Scoring The round ends immediately when: Three types of good tokens are depleted (meaning there are no more rupee tokens for those goods). The deck of cards runs out, and a player cannot refill the market to 5 cards at the end of their turn. Once the round ends, players calculate their scores: Add up the values of all your collected rupee tokens. Add the values of all your bonus tokens. The player with the most camel cards in their hand at the end of the round receives the camel token, worth 5 points. The player with the highest total score receives a seal of excellence. The game is played over multiple rounds. The first player to collect two seals of excellence wins the game and becomes the ultimate Maharaja's personal trader! Tips for Winning Watch the Market and Your Opponent: Pay close attention to which good cards your opponent is collecting and which rupee tokens are running low. Sometimes it's better to sell a smaller set of goods to deny your opponent a valuable bonus token. Camels are Key: Don't underestimate the power of camel cards! They are excellent for making large exchanges in the market, allowing you to grab multiple valuable goods at once. Plus, they can win you 5 points at the end of the round if you have the most. Timing Your Sales: Selling 3 or more of the same good card gives you a valuable bonus token. Try to save up for these larger sales, especially for the more valuable goods like Silver, Gold, and Diamonds, as their bonus tokens are worth more points! ## FAQ ### How many players can play Jaipur? Jaipur is an exclusive two-player game, making it perfect for intense and strategic duels. ### What is the average playtime for Jaipur? A game of Jaipur is quite quick, usually taking between 20 to 30 minutes. Ideal for a fast session or multiple rounds! ### What is the complexity level of Jaipur? It's a light to medium complexity game. The rules are easy to learn, but mastering the tactics of buying, selling, and trading requires some practice and strategy. The BGG weight is 1.46 out of 5, so it's very accessible! ### What are the main components of the game? Jaipur comes with goods and camel cards, goods tokens with decreasing values, bonus tokens for large sales, and the seals of excellence to mark who's winning. Everything is compact and easy to transport. ### Is Jaipur a good game for someone new to the hobby? Absolutely! It's an excellent starting point for new players because it's easy to learn, quick to play, and still offers strategic depth. It's one of the 'must-haves' for those who enjoy two-player games. ### Is there luck involved, or is it purely strategic? Jaipur has a balanced mix of luck and strategy. Luck comes into play with the distribution of cards in the market, but strategy lies in how you manage your hand, decide when to sell, and when to risk for bigger bonuses. 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