{"product_id":"pax-pamir-second-edition","title":"PAX PAMIR: SECOND EDITION","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePax Pamir: Second Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a political court, navigate shifting alliances, and compete for influence in nineteenth-century Afghanistan. Designed by Cole Wehrle, Pax Pamir: Second Edition is an interactive historical strategy board game in which players take the roles of Afghan leaders following the collapse of the Durrani Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for a preorder copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGame at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45–150 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cole Wehrle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Political strategy, tableau building, negotiation, and area influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included, using the automated Wakhan opponent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase cards from a shared market and play them into your court, the row of cards in front of you. These cards expand your available actions and add units to the map. Your court is both a source of power and a target for rivals, making every purchase a decision about opportunity, timing, and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompete through influence, spies, and changing loyalties to the British, Russian, and Afghan coalitions. Shared political interests can bring players together, but those alliances are not permanent teams. Watch the balance of power and adapt your plans as other players reshape the map and their courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Pamir suits players who enjoy historical themes, political maneuvering, and strategy that responds to opponents rather than following a fixed plan. Choose it for a game night where reading the table and deciding whom to support matter as much as building your own position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComponent highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 heavy resin blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 150 unique cards featuring period artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden player pieces and screen-printed ruler tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated opponent for solo play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunchboard coins and player aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you play Pax Pamir: Second Edition solo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The game includes Wakhan, an automated opponent that provides a dedicated single-player challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a cooperative game?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Players compete for their own success. You may temporarily share interests with other players through coalition loyalties, but those relationships can change during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many people can play, and how long does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Pamir: Second Edition supports 1–5 players. Allow approximately 45–150 minutes for a game, depending on the group and how play unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the historical setting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is set in nineteenth-century Afghanistan after the collapse of the Durrani Empire. Players represent Afghan leaders navigating local rivalries and competing foreign interests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buried Giant Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48029274276010,"sku":"PAX PAMIR: SECOND EDITION","price":94.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/3837\/5047\/files\/raw_26bd8498-eeab-42fb-b92f-a5200c1a377b.jpg?v=1771453399","url":"https:\/\/gamerstable.ca\/products\/pax-pamir-second-edition","provider":"The Gamers Table","version":"1.0","type":"link"}