August 04, 2017
Unboxing Hafid's Grand Bazaar
We thought you would like to know what you are getting with our next release! Check out our unboxing video of Hafid’s Grand Bazaar and learn a little more about the components and how they propel the gameplay in this lively trading game coming your way September 20.
Let’s break it down a bit, shall we?
Hafid Marker – this 3-D representation of Hafid, the market’s grand master, is passed around throughout the game to indicate the leading player for that round. The game is played in a series of rounds equal to the number of players (for a 2-player game you play four rounds). Each player gets a turn to go first in a round and this marker helps you keep track of which player is leading the bidding that round.
Bidding Cubes – Each player will get 6 bidding cubes to use each round to bid on the various Caravans, Customers, and Influence. Once a cube is bid in a round it is forfeit for that round, even if you get outbid by another player, but you do get them all back at the end of the round for use in the next round. Use them wisely to maximize your access to lucrative goods and information!
Hafid Marker – this 3-D representation of Hafid, the market’s grand master, is passed around throughout the game to indicate the leading player for that round. The game is played in a series of rounds equal to the number of players (for a 2-player game you play four rounds). Each player gets a turn to go first in a round and this marker helps you keep track of which player is leading the bidding that round.
Bidding Cubes – Each player will get 6 bidding cubes to use each round to bid on the various Caravans, Customers, and Influence. Once a cube is bid in a round it is forfeit for that round, even if you get outbid by another player, but you do get them all back at the end of the round for use in the next round. Use them wisely to maximize your access to lucrative goods and information!
Game board – a unique hexagonal board represents the marketplace and displays all the different items you will be bidding on during the Bidding Phase. The center circles (1st through 6th) indicate caravans that are coming in from foreign markets carrying goods you will need to combine with your hand to create sets. You will also be bidding on access to 3 different types of customers: Hagglers, Collectors, and Guild Masters. And last, but certainly not least, you will be bidding on Influence, which is our fancy way of saying “opportunities to manipulate the market.”
Merchant Cards – The all important commodities of a bustling market. These cards represent the items for sale in the market that you will be jockeying to collect and trade to create the most desirable sets for your potential customers. The back of the cards display which Category of goods your items belong to, while the front the card shows the specific good that card represents and where it falls in the hierarchy of scarcity for that category. The categories are Textiles, Food, Livestock, Raw Materials, and Finished Goods. These cards are your lifeblood as a merchant and will be your most valued resource in the game.
Talent Coins – Victory points and scoring are represented in this game by the talent coins. They are designed to mimic old world money and are your ultimate goal in the game. You want to be the wealthiest merchant in the land, after all!
We are so happy with how the components turned out for Hafid’s Grand Bazaar and they truly bring the colorful, vibrant feel of an ancient bazaar to life. We couldn’t have asked for a better match to the lively game play this game will surely bring to your table.
Hafid’s Grand Bazaar is designed for 2-6 players, ages 12 and up, and plays in 30-90 minutes (depending on group size and how intense your negotiation gets!). It will hit the shelves of your Friendly Local Game Store September 20 and is also available for pre-order through them.
We look forward to playing with you!
Hafid’s Grand Bazaar is designed for 2-6 players, ages 12 and up, and plays in 30-90 minutes (depending on group size and how intense your negotiation gets!). It will hit the shelves of your Friendly Local Game Store September 20 and is also available for pre-order through them.
We look forward to playing with you!
