Merchants Cove: Game Maker

Final Frontier Games, Fabrika Igr · Board game · 2025
10.0 Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 1–5 Solo —
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FOR GENRE FANS

For those who are already fans of Merchants Cove and enjoy adding more spice to their games, this exclusive Kickstarter merchant is a great find! It brings a welcome freshness and new tactics to explore.

Highlights
  • Exclusive and thematic merchant
  • More strategic options
  • Increases replayability
  • Backer-exclusive content
Keep in mind
  • Kickstarter exclusive item
  • May alter meta
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey folks! Ready for another trip to Merchants Cove? This expansion, the Game Maker Merchant, introduces a brand-new merchant that was exclusively available to Kickstarter backers. Check out what's inside this little box: a rulebook to keep you on track, a cool miniature to grace your table, 44 cards that will add a special spice to your games, and a role selection card so you can choose which merchant you'll be for the day.

With this new merchant, the game's dynamics can shift quite a bit. Think about new strategies, different ways to interact with the market, and perhaps even new methods to sabotage (or help!) your friends. The goal is always to bring more replayability and options to those who already enjoy the Merchants Cove universe. It's the kind of content that makes us want to return to the table and try everything again, exploring the facets this new character brings to the game. If you're a fan of card play, resource management, and cleverly outsmarting opponents, this merchant might become your new favorite. It's an addition that promises to shake up your sessions and bring that freshness we love so much in a good board game. Let's check out this novelty and see if it will steal your heart (and your coins)!

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Rules manual — Merchants Cove: Game Maker English · PDF
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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Merchants Cove Players: Expansions Changing Player Count Setting: The Five Realms
Publisher Final Frontier Games, Fabrika Igr
Designer Jonny Pac
Artist Mihajlo Dimitrievski

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6want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this merchant work alone or does it require the base game Merchants Cove?
This is a merchant for the base game Merchants Cove, so you need to own the main game to use it.
What is the estimated playtime with this expansion?
The expansion itself doesn't significantly alter the base game's playtime, which can vary depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion adds a merchant, but the supported player count remains the same as the base game, with the potential to adjust the dynamic for different player counts.
What are the main components included in this expansion?
You'll find a rulebook, a miniature for the new merchant, 44 cards, and a role selection card.
Is this expansion difficult to learn?
As an addition to an existing game, the learning curve is generally low for those already familiar with Merchants Cove. The specific rules for the new merchant are detailed in the rulebook.
Where can I get this merchant if I didn't back the Kickstarter?
As it was an exclusive item for Kickstarter backers, it might be difficult to find. Check secondary markets or future promotions, but availability is not guaranteed.