At the Gates of Loyang
2009
Design3.0/10
Interaction3.0/10
Artistry6.0/10
Strategy8.0/10
Complexity7.0/10

At the Gates of Loyang

Draft cards, manage resources, and fulfill orders to become the best market gardener.
2009 • 1–4
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Players
1–4
Avg time
120 min
Age
10+
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Description
At the Gates of Loyang is an economic engine-building game where players take on the role of market gardeners striving to become the most reputable supplier in the region. Through careful card drafting and resource management, players cultivate fields, manage their helpers, and fulfill customer orders. Efficiently balancing crop production with the demands of the market is key to success, as unmet orders can quickly lead to setbacks.

The core gameplay revolves around strategically drafting cards to optimize your farming operations. These cards represent helpers, fields, and customers, each offering unique benefits and challenges. Players must carefully plan their actions, deciding when to plant crops, hire helpers, and fulfill orders to maximize their prestige and ultimately emerge as the most successful market gardener at the gates of Loyang.

Categories
Economic, Farming, Set Collection, Card Game
Mechanics
Card Drafting, Set Collection, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers, Income, Tile Placement
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