La Loire

Players take the roles of 15th-century merchants and couriers developing a delivery network along the Loire Valley. On each turn they acquire goods, hire personnel, and expand post offices, warehouses, and river routes to move merchandise and information between towns. Gameplay centers on resource management and route building: players collect and spend goods, deploy carriages and boats, and compete for valuable buildings, patrons, and bonuses that increase income and scoring. The game supports one to four players and balances long-term planning with tactical choices as players vie to build wealth and prestige across the valley.

Players: 1–4 best 3
Playing time: 90–120 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: 3 / 5