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Reception

I had an entertaining time with Let Them Trade, even though the game currently has its limitations. The endgame is reached quickly and the motivation to continue playing noticeably wanes. The campaign is usually only played once, and even though different cards and the card editor provide variety, the gameplay lacks the necessary depth in the long run....

Although it lacks a bit of challenge, “Let Them Trade” is a fantastic showcase of how to recontextualize trade routes in a way that makes it more compelling and more interesting to convey city planning.

Let Them Trade is a relaxing, no-pressure title that delivers on its promise of simplicity but falls short when it comes to long-term engagement. Though it doesn’t want to be, this game could really shine if it were more complex, focusing more on its trading mechanics than its charming vibe. With plenty of room for updates, this is a title I would keep...

Let Them Trade doesn’t try to revolutionise the genre, it refines it into something approachable, adorable, and endlessly satisfying. It’s the kind of game you can play with a hot drink on a rainy afternoon, giggling at squirrel antics and smug kings as you expand your mellow little empire. It’s rare to find a game that’s this polished in tone, this...