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In Andromeda, cash is king. Use any method in the galaxy to get it!

Win Dutch Auctions, compete in mini-games, and play space-politics!

$39

Merchants of Andromeda - $39

In space, cash is king!
Time to play
45 min
Players
3 - 5
Main Mechanic
Dutch Auction
Ages
13+
Series
The Strategy Line
Box Size
Standard[?]

In Merchants of Andromeda, you’ll seek riches in a game of space politics—casting votes in the Senate, bidding on lucrative space goods, or resorting to ship combat!

On your turn, you'll draw three cards (one at a time), choosing to discard, keep, or auction them. Use a timer or the game's dedicated app to perform a Dutch auction—the longer the clock ticks down, the cheaper you'll pay. Careful: as soon as someone bids, the auction ends. It's tense!

Through these cards, you'll manipulate the market, play intergalactic mini-games, and resolve universe-altering events. At the end, the player with the most money wins!

Merchants of Andromeda
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$39
Merchants of Andromeda: Bureaucrats & Anarchists Mini Expansion
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$7
Total: $0
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"The main thing to remember is that you win by having the most money... it's a really fun balancing mechanic in the game!"
Never Bored Gaming

What's in the box?

Components

Part of Allplay's large box form factor.

  • A
    6 Game Boards
  • B
    78 Money Cards (1s, 5s, 10s, and 20s)
  • C
    1 Event Marker
  • D
    5 Defense Dice
  • E
    25 Invader Ships
  • F
    38 Planet Tiles
  • G
    1 Active Player Board
  • H
    150 Influence Tokens (30 per player)
  • I
    3 Ballot Boxes
  • J
    9 Senator Cards
  • K
    6 Special Event Tiles
  • L
    80 Action Cards
  • M
    5 Player Aids

Key reasons why Merchants of Andromeda stands out:

Why We Love It

Exciting Dutch Auctions - The auctions are frequent and tense! It's hilarious when someone gets antsy and ends up paying too much for something. Because the auctions are on twenty-second timers, there isn't enough time for analysis paralysis.

Engaging On Every Turn - While the active player has to make some tough decisions, everyone around the table has to stay engaged for the upcoming auctions and votes. This makes for a talkative, captivating game that has players egging each other on the whole way!

You Speculate The Market - At the end of the day, most money wins. You've got to spend it to make it, but sometimes taking a step back when things are over-valued is the right play!