About the game
Yspahan is a dice-driven trading game set in 17th-century Persia. Players draft their turn order before rolling dice that determine which actions are available, placing merchandise in city shops, sending caravans, and constructing buildings. Points are scored every seven turns across three weekly cycles.
Hobbli's Notes
A clever dice-drafting classic. Choosing turn order before the dice are rolled adds a nice tactical layer to what would otherwise be a purely luck-driven system.
What we like
- Clever dice-drafting turn-order mechanic.
- Multiple viable scoring strategies.
- Quick 60-minute playtime.
- Attractive Persian marketplace theme.
Keep in mind
- Significant luck from dice rolls.
- Can feel swingy for highly competitive players.
- Limited direct player interaction.
Who it's for
Euro gamers who enjoy dice-drafting and area-majority mechanics, ages 10 and up, in groups of 2 to 4.
