| Duration: 30 min Number of players: 2-4 player/s Materials/ Tools needed: Set of the game Publisher: CMON global Language: ENGLISH Links: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29223/marrakech |
A colorful and engaging board game where players navigate a bustling market, strategically placing rugs to outmaneuver opponents and earn the most coins.
Short description/ Goal of the game:
Each player takes the role of a rug salesperson who tries to outwit the competition. Each player starts with 10 coins and an equal number of carpets.
On your turn, you may rotate Assam 90 degrees. Then roll the die and move him forward as many spaces as showing. If Assam reaches the edge of the board, follow the curve and continue moving in the next row. If Assam lands on another player’s carpet, you must pay that player 1 coin per square showing that is contiguous with the landed-on square. Then, you place one of your carpets orthogonally adjacent to Assam (but may not directly overlay another carpet).
The game ends when all players have played all carpets. Each gets 1 coin per visible square. The player with most coins wins!
Educational value/ Learning Objectives:
- improve mathematical skills, logical thinking
- cultural education
Recommendations for use:
- icebreaker
- from the age of 8
Tips and Tricks for Facilitators
How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs
- Can be played with younger children by creating pattern out of the different color mats rand recreate them
Feedback questions
- What have you learned about Moroccan culture?
- What have you learned about yourself?
- What were the key elements in the game in order to succeed?
- What skills can you improve while playing this game?
Further discussion topics
What are the differences and similarities between your culture’s market and described one?
