Merchants of the Middle Ages puts you in the shoes of a medieval merchant trying to get rich by transporting goods between European cities. The gorgeous board features six cities (Paris, Cologne, Bruges, Ghent, Vienna, and Genoa) connected by roads, where three shared wagons carry salt, iron, wine, silk, cloth, and food from place to place. Gameplay is a mix of speculation (buy low, sell high), negotiation with other players, and smart logistics. No one controls the wagons alone, so you'll need to be clever about using available transports. The goal? Make money from deliveries and climb the social ladder. The game ends after a set number of deliveries, and the player with the highest status wins. The components are charming, with wooden pieces, cardboard coins, and a look that transports you straight to the Middle Ages. Get ready for hours of intense trade, temporary alliances, and of course, strategic backstabbing!