Pax Pamir: Second Edition

Shift loyalties in Afghanistan's Great Game — every alliance is temporary

👥 1–5 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
🧩 Solo mode7.8 · BGG #54

Who it's for

Players who love negotiation and betrayal wrapped in elegant mechanics. Best at 3-5 where the political dynamics shine.

Not for you if…

Skip if you dislike backstabbing or games where the board state can shift dramatically in one turn.

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Vibe's take

Political, treacherous, elegant, deeply interactive

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About this game

Political strategy set during the Great Game in 19th century Afghanistan. Shift loyalties between Afghan, British, and Russian factions, building coalitions and betraying allies in a constantly shifting landscape of power.

Political strategyShifting alliancesSolo modeHistorical theme

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

45–120 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.8 / 5 — Heavy

BGG Rating

7.8/10

Rank #54

18k ratings

Published

2019

Language

Moderate text

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