Drapers: Merchants of Middle Ages

Just Updated

Demo version 2.1.1 is now available!

The demo version is limited to only single player games and game ends on turn 18th. Extended rules are not allowed.

This update added support for 10 additional languages.

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About the Game

It is 1242 AD, and cloth is worth more than crowns.

Begin your journey as a novice cloth merchant in the dangerous, high-stakes waters of the medieval Mediterranean. Your goal? Out-maneuver up to seven rival merchant cities to build the wealthiest trade empire of the old world. Inspired by classic modern Euro-style board games, Drapers: Merchants of Middle Ages combines deep tactical optimization with lightning-fast, high-interaction gameplay.

Fast-Paced Strategy Game: A complete, deep economic trade war played out in under 30 minutes.

Eurogame Mechanics: Build tight production chains from sheep wool and dye plants into high-value luxury goods. No luck, Full information, high strategic optimization.

Simultaneous Turns: No long waits between rounds. Every player plans and executes their moves at the same time, keeping the pacing tight and intense.

1 to 8 Players: Settle scores against smart AI opponents in singleplayer, or gather your friends for chaotic local network battles via LAN PvP.

Multiple Win Strategies: Every voyage is a gamble. Crash market prices by flooding ports with the same goods. Watch out for roaming pirates looking to turn your richest cargo into their prize.

Capable AI: Battle with up to 7 AI players with varying degrees of aggression and sophistication. 

Mediterranean Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the middle ages with beautiful, highly-detailed art and an enchanting soundtrack.

Can you out-trade, out-produce, and out-smart your rivals to become the world's most renowned Draper?