Resafa [Board Game]

Resafa – Rio Grande Games

From the creator of Carcassonne comes a brand-new historical strategy experience — Resafa, a captivating board game that transports players to the ancient trading crossroads of the Syrian desert. Once a thriving oasis city on the Silk Road, Resafa stood as a center of commerce, culture, and faith — until the tides of time turned its fortunes to dust. Now, players will rebuild the lost city, competing to develop trade routes, erect monumental buildings, and restore Resafa’s former glory.

In Resafa, players balance limited resources, strategic placement, and timing as they vie to control the most prosperous sections of the desert metropolis. Every decision — from the roads you pave to the merchants you attract — shapes the evolving cityscape and your path to victory.

Highlights

• Dynamic City-Building:
  Construct a sprawling city by placing hexagonal tiles that represent marketplaces, caravan routes, wells, and fortifications. Your layout determines income, influence, and access to resources.

• Tactical Trade and Movement:
  Send merchants across your expanding network to connect distant markets and gain valuable trade goods. Timing your movement and anticipating your rivals’ routes is key to success.

• Adaptive Strategy:
  Compete for prestige through multiple paths — economic growth, architectural achievement, or dominance over vital trade routes. No two sessions play the same, ensuring deep replayability.

• Elegant Rules, Rich Depth:
  True to Klaus-Jürgen Wrede’s design philosophy, Resafa combines intuitive rules with layers of tactical nuance that appeal to both casual players and veteran strategists alike.

What’s in the Box

• 1 Game Board representing the desert region of Resafa

• 90 Hex Tiles (Markets, Roads, Wells, and Monuments)

• 80 Wooden Player Pieces (Merchants, Caravans, and Builders)

• 60 Trade Good Tokens

• 30 Prestige Markers

• 4 Player Reference Boards

• 1 Rulebook with Historical Notes

Category: Strategy Board Game
Players: 2–4
Play Time: 60–90 Minutes
Ages: 12+