
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,332
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Cuvée
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Caravanserai: Dervish
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Caravanserai: Dervish is an expansion for Caravanserai released in 2024 for 2–4 players. It was designed by Pierrot and its main mechanics are Commodity Speculation.
The first expansion to Caravanserai adds a new character to the game. The old Dervish spends his days in the shade of the North Gate, often overwhelming passers-by with empty chatter. But if you are there at the right time, he can give you valuable advice. The box contains a Dervish miniature and 24 cards. The expansion is only playable with the Caravanserai base game and integrates well with the Opium expansion.
Caravanserai: Dervish supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
Caravanserai: Dervish belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Commodity Speculation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Caravanserai: Dervish are: Pierrot. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Caravanserai: Dervish as an expansion for Caravanserai. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Caravanserai to use it. Check that your edition of Caravanserai is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.