In the early 15th century, a wealthy merchant of Buda, now in the autumn of his years, decides to hand over the leadership of his prosperous trading empire to the child most fit for the task. To determine the successor, he announces an unusual challenge: each heir will have one full week to prove their worth. The rival merchant brothers aim to maximise their wealth and prestige through the optimal utilisation of available opportunities. At the end of the week, the heir with the most prestige points will be the winner.
The game spans 7 rounds – one for each day of the week. Players have 7 action points to spend every day, and they start the game with a modest 7-thaler capital. Each day is divided into morning, daytime, and evening phases. The most important actions are in the daytime phase. In the morning and evening phases, automatic events take place – like ‘games within the game’ – which can significantly influence trading success.
Kalmár also offers a special two-player mode, featuring a new character that allows each player to control two merchant figures. A shorter version of the game is also included.
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