Cooperate and betray while trying to guide a caravan through the treacherous desert!
Julian Hyde + Jing + Tamrah Cunningham + Ben Poland
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Time to invoke the cut throat trader within you in Caravan Traders! You need to safely transport your goods to the market so you can earn a profit and to embarrass your fellow merchants with your vast wealth. Each round, each merchant places their investments into the caravan. Players must then either pay the cost to prevent the many misfortunes that could befall the caravan or solicit donations from the other merchants to help protect your investments. But remember, though you all may travel on the same caravan, not all merchants are out to help. Merchants may lie in order to gain a profit or set out to burn the caravan to the ground.
Caravan Trader’s was made for Game Design 1 for the social game assignment. We were given the limitations that our game should involve shared investment and provoke a feeling of betrayal. If you wish too, you can download the materials for this game and play it yourself!
Players put in contributions to protect the caravan
Players consider their positions.