{"id":21035,"date":"2021-01-14T11:43:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T19:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crystalcommerce.com\/blog\/?p=21035"},"modified":"2021-01-14T11:43:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T19:43:59","slug":"welcome-ashore-final-frontier-games-merchants-cove-and-expansions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crystalcommerce.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/14\/welcome-ashore-final-frontier-games-merchants-cove-and-expansions\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome ashore! Final Frontier Games – Merchants Cove and Expansions!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Welcome ashore! Merchants Cove<\/strong><\/em> is a highly asymmetrical eurogame where each player assumes the role of a different fantasy merchant with a unique shop. The merchants contend to sell their goods to the arriving adventurers at the cove\u2019s piers\u2014the most famous markets in the Five Realms. Each player uses their own set of role-specific components and gameplay mechanisms to produce their goods, increase their shop\u2019s efficiency, and\u2014most importantly\u2014get rich!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the merchants work independently in their specialized shops, they compete against each other to attract customers, influence the demands for goods, and secure sponsorships from the four faction halls. To get an edge, merchants can employ local townsfolk to work in their shops as staff. Or if they dare to cut corners, they can gain leverage from the corrupt lair of rogues\u2014but at what cost? After three days of selling at the markets, the wealthiest merchant shall be declared the winner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merchants Cove: The Innkeeper<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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As Mr. Nasty, the infamous innkeeper, you give customers a simple promise: a stiff drink, soft bed, and swift kick in the pants for those who start trouble. You won\u2019t sell large goods at the piers like other merchants in town. Instead, you\u2019ll offer room and board to tired adventurers after the markets close for the day. But space is limited and customers are fussy\u2014the last thing you want is folks yapping about a bad experience\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Innkeeper<\/strong><\/em> is a new merchant you can play as. It is centered around a speculation game, where you try to prepare rooms for the most common adventurers in play at the end of each round. If you plan well and satisfy your guests, you can yield an ever-increasing income. However, if you fail, you can expect brawls to break out\u2014which can hurt your business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merchants Cove: The Innkeeper Expansion<\/h4>
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Merchants Cove: The Dragon Rancher<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Dragons are the hottest steeds in demand\u2014and you, Dwelma Draketooth, have the market cornered. As a seventh-generation dragon rancher, your last name is associated with the most sought-after serpents in the 5-Realms. Yet it\u2019s not all glamorous! Young dragons are a handful to raise: they are fussy eaters, require lots of room to grow, and leave behind huge, steaming piles… Do you have what it takes to maintain the ranch and the Draketooth Dragons pedigree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dragon Rancher<\/strong><\/em> is a new merchant you can play as. It is centered around a mix of bag-building and mancala-style mechanisms, where you draw food and drop it on your board, piece by piece. Once food is placed, the young dragons can follow the trails\u2014and grow bigger with every bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merchants Cove: The Dragon Rancher Expansion<\/h4>
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Merchants Cove: The Secret Stash<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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The Secret Stash<\/strong><\/em> is a treasure trove of goodies that can be added to Merchants Cove<\/em>. It features a variety of modular expansions you can mix and match to create fresh experiences. It also introduces new content for playing solo: a book of 12 thematically-driven scenarios, and a deck of solo challenge cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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