Description
Jaipur is a card game for two players about trading at the market in the Indian city of Jaipur. The game received a Spiel des Jahres 2010 jury recommendation and the Spanish Juego del Año 2014 award. As traders, you collect goods, exchange them at the market and sell them for rupees to become the Maharaja's personal trader.
How to play Jaipur
On your turn, you either take goods or sell them – never both. From the market you can take one card, exchange several cards for your own cards or camels, or take all the camels. When you sell, you discard any number of cards of one type and take tokens, starting with the most valuable ones. Selling three or more cards also earns you a bonus.
A round ends when three types of tokens run out or there are no more cards for the market. The player with the most camels gets 5 rupees, and the richest trader gets a seal of excellence. The first player to collect two seals wins.
Why you will like it
- Every turn is tense: sell now or wait for a bigger sale?
- Camels are useful for exchanges, but they can open up a rich market for your opponent.
- The game takes about 30 minutes, and rounds are quick.
- Beautiful illustrations by Vincent Dutrait.
Who is Jaipur for
The game is for two players aged 10 and up. The rules are simple, so it suits couples and friends looking for a quick two-player game.
What you might not like
The game is for two only, and which cards appear at the market is partly down to luck. It may not be the best fit for those looking for a game for a larger group.
What's in the box
- 55 cards (goods and camels)
- 38 goods tokens
- 18 bonus tokens
- camel token
- 3 seals of excellence
- rulebook
