Pros & Cons
Pros
The artwork on the cards is outstandingly beautiful, the components are lovely, including little bowls to hold the cubes that represent the spices of the day. Artwork is of a high standard to though perhaps is a bit samey. Even the coins (gold and sil... Read More
Great game, bit pricey though. Brilliant game, even for just 2 players.
The game dynamics lend themselves to careful, strategic thinking. The rules are actually quite simple, it's the choices and strategies you choose that make it compulsive.
It's like splendour, but so much better. Everything about this game is amazing. Reminded me of another of my favourite games called splendor. Great game and very popular with the family and friends.
Cons
Received this item in spanish, not in english as stated in description.
Highlights
Quality
The quality of this game is very high.
The artwork is great and quality of the components is high(despite the cubes!
Price
Price was better than in local board game shop.
Splendour is a similar game, but not nearly as good/interesting, in my opinion.
Competitiveness
In century spice road which is being proposed as part 1 in a possible trilogy of games, you take on the role of a spice trader ... Read More
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Really pleased we bought this not a game that is going to get lost at the back of the cupboard
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Most of the components are cards but it is not a card game
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
All in all a quality and wellthought out game
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Suitable for all the family but some strategy required so younger children may not be able to play
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The rules are quick to learn but when playing the choices are difficult to make
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It becomes very tense when you are aiming for the same card
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The artwork is beautiful and i like the touch that the coins are metal not cardboard
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Some of the reviews said that the first game was more about learning to play and then it got better