Tabriz

What to Expect

In Tabriz, you become a master weaver navigating a bustling bazaar to collect rare materials like silk and camel hair. You fulfill commissions by weaving Persian rugs, timing your moves with shifting market prices. Using your three assistants, you build a growing action engine on a modular board. The game blends dice rolling, contracts, and market mechanics, offering satisfying progression and multiple solo AI options for replayability.

Who Is This Game For?

Tabriz targets medium complexity strategy players aged 10 and up, suitable for 1 to 5 players. With about 60 minutes playtime, it's good for an evening session. Prior experience with engine-building or market games is helpful but not required. The solo mode makes it accessible for solo players as well.

How It Works

The game uses Contracts, Dice Rolling, and Market mechanics. Players assign three assistants to gather materials and fulfill contracts. Market prices fluctuate, influencing strategy as you expand your engine with each completed rug. A modular board creates varied scenarios, and the solo mode offers different AI opponents to challenge players.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Randy Flynn, known for Cascadia, Tabriz combines engine-building with a richly themed Persian bazaar. Unlike many worker-placement games, it incorporates dice and market dynamics. The modular board and solo mode enhance replayability. No major awards recorded yet.

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set in the historic bazaar of Tabriz, Iran, the game focuses on weaving Persian rugs using traditional materials like silk and plant dyes.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus first on understanding the market dynamics and use your assistants efficiently to gather resources.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Tabriz offers a well-crafted blend of strategic depth and cultural theme, ideal for players seeking an accessible economic game. The solo mode adds significant versatility.