Mercado

In the Mercado board game, you step into the shoes of wealthy upper - class members. Your goal is to boost your social status by purchasing luxury goods. Wander through the market to find expensive trinkets, fine clothing, shoes, jewelry, and perfume. These items will help you gain respect among other snobs and social climbers. The market stands on the table display valuable products with prices in various combinations of colored coins. However, some coins are counterfeit. Each player has a coin purse filled with differently - colored coins. On your turn, blindly grab three coins from the purse and place them on the market stands of your choice. After a few rounds, if you've placed enough coins on a stand, you get the luxury item and earn reputation points. Used coins are out of play for now, and opponents who placed coins on the same stand put theirs back in their purses. It's thrilling not knowing which coins you'll draw and hoping for the right colors. You'll also need to figure out how to handle counterfeit money. As coins are placed, it becomes easier to see your opponents' strategies for achieving high - society standing.

How to play: First, each player takes on the role of a wealthy upper - class member. Start by looking at the market stands and the prices of luxury items. When it's your turn, blindly pick three coins from your coin purse and put them on a market stand. Keep doing this for a few rounds. If you have enough coins on a stand, you win the luxury item and get reputation points. Note that some coins are counterfeit, so you need to be careful. After you win an item, the used coins are out of the game, and your opponents who placed coins on the same stand should put their coins back into their purses. Maintenance: Keep the game pieces, like the coins and luxury item cards, in a dry place. Avoid getting them wet or dirty. If the cards get bent, try to straighten them gently. Store the game in its box when not in use to keep all the pieces together.