Are You an Honest Merchant?

Game premise

Are You an Honest Merchant? is a card game set in the City of Rats where players assume the roles of merchants and inspectors. The goal is to make a profit by effectively managing goods while navigating the challenges presented by inspectors who may or may not uphold fairness.

Game structure

The game proceeds through three phases. In the first phase, players restock their hands by discarding cards and drawing new ones. The second phase involves packing a wagon with 1 to 6 goods and declaring one type as legal. The third phase features an inspection where the inspector decides the fate of each wagon based on the declared goods and the actual contents.