# Samarkand: Isfahan

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1999
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4, 5)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Sid Sackson
- **Artists**: Doris Matthäus
- **Publishers**: Grünspan-Spiele, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Arabian, Economic, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Trading

## Verdict
If you enjoy Samarkand and want more dynamism, this expansion is a gem! It cleverly tweaks the demand rules.Mobile demand around the boardMore strategic interactivityEasy to integrate into base gameRenews the Samarkand experienceRequires base game SamarkandSmall rules changeFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey everyone! If you're already into the vibe of Samarkand, check out this small expansion that gives the base game a boost: Samarkand: Isfahan. The main highlight here is that the demand for commodities is no longer fixed in one city. Now, demand can travel around the board, creating a more dynamic and unpredictable flow in the market. This means you'll need to be sharper with your routes and pay closer attention to what other players are targeting.

This expansion adds a new strategic layer without overly complicating the rules, preserving the essence of the original game. Get ready to adjust your 'pick-up and deliver' plans and your set collection strategies, because supply and demand are now more volatile. It's perfect for those who want to add an extra spice to their Samarkand games, introducing more interactivity and tactical decisions each round. If you enjoy economic games with a 'global market' feel and like seeing opponents' strategies change the game, this expansion is for you. It's a cool addition that revitalizes the experience, ensuring every game is a new and exciting challenge. Let's trade and conquer Samarkand with this new twist!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion change Samarkand's rules significantly?
Actually, the main change is how the demand for goods moves around the board. It's an alteration that adds more dynamism without making the game complicated.

### Do I need the base game Samarkand to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! Isfahan is an expansion, so you need the original Samarkand game to use it.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players.

### Does it significantly increase the playtime?
No, the expansion is designed to add strategy without substantially extending the playtime, which is already quick.

### Is this an expensive or hard-to-find expansion?
Isfahan is known for being a small expansion, sometimes free or low-cost, focused on enhancing the existing experience.

### Who would you recommend this expansion for?
We highly recommend it for existing Samarkand fans looking for a way to add more tactical depth and unpredictability to their games.

### Which mechanics does this expansion focus on most?
It intensifies the 'Pick-up and Deliver' and 'Trading' mechanics by making demand more dynamic and influenceable by player actions.