
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,572
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Dale of Merchants 2: The Era of Trade Masters
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers is an expansion for Dale of Merchants released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sami Laakso and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
The Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers mini-expansion includes one additional animalfolk deck to be used with any of the Dale of Merchants games. Beavers' effects happen only after certain triggers, which makes it really important to plan ahead. If you're crafty enough, you can create awesome combos with them.
Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers 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.
The listed playing time for Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers is 20–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers are: Sami Laakso. 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 Dale of Merchants: Systematic Eurasian Beavers as an expansion for Dale of Merchants. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dale of Merchants to use it. Check that your edition of Dale of Merchants is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.