- BGG rank
- BGG #16,919
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Traders of the Air
2020
Rules assistance for Traders of the Air
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Traders of the Air
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Traders of the Air is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
About the game
In Traders of the Air 2 to 4 leaders of a steampunk trading guild visit cities to acquire goods and to place influence markers. Influence in cities is important to increase power and prestige. In true Michael Schacht tradition, Traders of the Air is simple to learn yet complex to master. The game contains two different game boards (backprinted). Traders of the Air is a new edition (with some extras) of the critically acclaimed Hansa. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Compass Games
Questions and answers
Traders of the Air 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 Traders of the Air is 60 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 Traders of the Air 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.
Traders of the Air has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Traders of the Air belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Traders of the Air are: Michael Schacht. 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 Traders of the Air 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.