1598. Yspahan the fair becomes the capital of the Persian empire. Thus, being placed at the center of the world, the city enjoys a period of cultural and economic blossoming. The cities and villages of the region intend to take advantage of this expansion. Caravans loaded with goods and jewels set out for the desert, bearing the promises of a radiant future....

The players embody merchants trading with Yspahan. Meaning to take advantage of the coming of the Shah’s supervisor, they score points by placing their merchandise in the right shops, by sending them to the caravan, and by constructing buildings.

From the official website.

#2 in the QWG Master Print Edition series

Expanded by:

• Ystari Box

Online Play

• Boardspace.net (real time, AI option)
• Yucata (turn-based)

Awards

• 2008 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee.
• 2008 Golden Ace Nominated.
• 2007 Spiel des Jahres Nominee.
• 2007 Deutscher Spiele Preis 4th Place.
• 2007 International Gamers Award Best Strategy Game Nominee.
• 2006 Meeples' Choice Award Winner.
• 2006 Tric Trac d'or (France), Game of the Year, Winner
• 2005 Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société Winner.

Microbadges

• - Yspahan fan
• - Yspahan fan