Century: Spice Road

Trade spices, build combos, and perfect your merchant engine

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 45 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 7.1 Β· BGG #383

Who it's for

Gateway gamers and groups who want Splendor-level accessibility with slightly more engine-building depth. Plays great at any count.

Not for you if…

Not for players who want high interaction or thematic immersion. The spice-trading theme is essentially pasted on.

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Vibe's take

Smooth, satisfying, elegant, accessible

About this game

Streamlined engine-building card game where players acquire and trade spice cubes to fulfill point cards. Build a hand of merchant cards that let you convert, upgrade, and acquire spices in increasingly efficient combos.

Engine builderGateway gameQuick playsElegant design

Get it

from €23

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 3–4 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

30–45 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.8 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #383

28k ratings

Published

2017

Designed by

Emerson Matsuuchi

Published by

Belleville (Π‘Π΅Π»ΡŒΠ²Ρ–Π»ΡŒ), Piatnik Distribution, Mandoo Games, Edinorog, Esdevium, ABACUSSPIELE, Plan B Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Arclight Games, Cube Factory of Ideas, Ninive Games, Devir, Ideal Board Games, asmodee

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