Merkator Gameplay Runthrough

[@TyphoidBryan]

This is a cool game. I admit I haven't taken to Glass Road, but after watching this initial runthrough, I see shades of Merkator IN Glass Road itself. The manner of piggybacking opponents when they take their turns is very similar to how Glass Road works. I like how the concept of time as a resource and time management in general appears to be a priority in Uwe Rosenberg's games.

[@njshaw2]

For info, as you pondered it near the beginning: Fish oil was used between 15th and 18th Centuries to waterproof cloth, mainly by fishermen for their sails (which therefore weighed less when wet) and their overcoats when out at sea (to keep them dry!). It was superseded by waxed cotton in the late 18th century. You (and I) learn something new every day! :)

[@rahdo]

awesome thanks for that! :)

[@TyphoidBryan]

No, Fish Oil was a high-end designer line of clothing from Sir Thomas Hilfiger.

[@Olele]

7:47 = Saltpeter is also a weapon, that counts towards this building card :)

[@rahdo]

i am blind!!!! note added :)

[@JWolfenator]

Richard? Rules says... As a reward, the player gets the topmost Contract from the stack of the next higher level. This card is put onto the office board (or next to it if all 5 slots are full). I can't find where you have to sell a contract if you have all 5 office spots taken?

[@rahdo]

on page 2: "If a player has 6 or more Contracts t the beginning of the Investment Step, it is mandatory to sell some of them to invest the revenue. (This is called a forced investment)" :)

[@jay7a2j]

Wonder if you could play this with all contracts face down.... if that might add to the game. (Just got my copy in the mail today)

[@rahdo]

+jay7a2j hmm i think that would overall hurt the game. a big part of strategy is planning for future contracts that are public knowledge

[@scottsmartky]

Just curious, Richard. Do you go run your dogs until they're tuckered out completely before you shoot the videos? They're always napping in the videos.

[@rahdo]

hehe... nope, they're just old girls. 13 and 11. they spend a lot of time sleeping, but when we say "you want to go for a WALK???" they get real excited real quick! :)

[@rocaluma]

That's what my pug does all day long.

[@lordsplodge]

Looks good. Can't seem to find a copy in the UK though...

[@rahdo]

here's a guy in belgium selling his english copy: www.boardgamegeek.com/geekstore.php3?action=viewitem&itemid=567986

[@lordsplodge]

Cheers, now I just need to locate Citrus.

[@simongoodwin5989]

Marcus Boyce They've just restocked Citrus (great game - bought thanks to Richard's runthrough!): www.boardgameguru.co.uk/citrus-17246-p.asp

[@lordsplodge]

Simon Goodwin thanks for that. Just asked my FLGS if they can get it. If not the Boardgameguru it is.

[@lordsplodge]

Simon Goodwin ***** My local FLGS couldn't get Citrus so I've ordered it from BoardGameGuru. Thanks for the link.

[@PauloRenato23]

at 13:10 you forgot to take the 2 Saltpeter from your bonus card... you probably realize this later...

[@PauloRenato23]

You realized it at 15:30 :)

[@simba2k8]

Richard, I just finished listening to your latest podcast where you expound on your dislike for pickup and deliver. With that said, do you still like this game? Is this the only P&D game that you do like?

[@rahdo]

i've done a top10 pick up and deliver list, and this made it on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIqrfWl4a7tpmZY

[@JJ_TheGreat]

16:22 Time is money! :-)

[@littleratblue]

Strange that they split the board in two rather than a folding board? Seems like they did it just to give an OCD person something to fuss with as the game goes on.

[@rahdo]

i would assume it had to do with the fact that the board itself has holes punched in it ?