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Mercante in Fiera
1755
Rules assistance for Mercante in Fiera
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Mercante in Fiera
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Mercante in Fiera is a board game released in 1755 for 5–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
Mercante in Fiera (=Merchant at the Fair) is a popular game in Italy. Earlier, it was played with 2 decks of 40 cards, nowadays the 2 decks contain 55 cards. A pack shows different illustrations on every card; the second deck is an exact copy of the first one, except the back being different. The game is played in 2 phases. During phase 1, all the cards of one deck are sold by auctions of 1-4 cards each. Phase 2 is played with the second deck. Before starting, the winning cards are drawn from deck 2 and the paid jetons from phase 1 are put on these cards. The remaining cards are revealed card after card and the players having these cards must discard them. The more cards are revealed, the more the chance of having one of the winning cards increases. Players are allowed to trade among each other anytime during phase 2. Such trades are more likely towards the end of the game. Winner is the player with the most jetons. Mercante in fiera is a newer version with new graphics, contents and updated game flow.
Editions
- Mercante in FieraitDal Negro1975
- Mercante in Fiera JunioritClementoni
- Mercante in FieraitModiano
- Mercante in FieraitModiano
- Mercante in FieraitModiano
- Mercante in FieraitModiano
Mechanics
Publishers
- Clementoni
- (Public Domain)
- Dal Negro
- Modiano
- Masenghini
- Italcards
Questions and answers
Mercante in Fiera supports 5–10 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 Mercante in Fiera is 30 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 Mercante in Fiera 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.
Mercante in Fiera has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Mercante in Fiera belongs to these categories: Card Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding. 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 catalogue lists Mercante in Fiera as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.