Yangtze

About the game

What is Yangtze?

In Yangtze, players are distributors on the Yangtze River, with each trying to make the most money there. On a turn, a player can take two actions, first selling one or more bundles of goods, then possibly purchasing a commodity. Goods on the Yangtze become cheaper and cheaper the further that they drift towards Shanghai. Whoever can wait a long time gets a chance to buy goods at a bargain price — assuming that another trader doesn't snatch those goods away first! Players don't need to rely solely on trade, however. They can also establish business branches that give them advantages during play, in addition to the half-dozen special cards that every player holds at the start of play.

How it plays

Mechanics

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

• How do setup and the first turn work in Yangtze?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?