Welcome ashore! Merchants Cove is a highly asymmetrical eurogame where players assume the role of a different fantasy merchant with a unique shop. The merchants compete to sell their goods to the arriving adventurers at the cove’s piers—the most famous markets in the Five Realms. Each player uses their own set of role-specific components and gameplay mechanisms to create their goods, increase their shop’s efficiency, and—most importantly—get rich!

Though the merchants work independently in their specialized shops, they will compete against each other to attract customers, influence the demands for goods, and secure sponsorships from the four faction halls. To get an edge, merchants may employ local townsfolk to work in their shops as staff. Or if they dare to cut corners, they can get leverage from the corrupt lair of rogues—but at what cost? After three days of selling at the markets, the wealthiest merchant will be declared the winner!