My review of the Grand Masters of Merchants Bay expansion
8.0Good
The Grand Masters expansion expands Merchant Bay with new mechanics, strategic paths, and four merchants with unique gameplay. It enhances the experience without making it too heavy, but requires a bit more gameplay and investment.
Positives
- Four new merchants with varied and innovative mechanics
- Significantly increased replayability
- Reward tracks bringing new strategies
Negatives
- Slight handling overhead during the tour
- Steeper learning curve for new merchants
- Expansion more suited to players already familiar with the base game