{"product_id":"pre-order-thessaloniki","title":"*Pre-Order* Thessaloniki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Pre-Order Estimated November 2026*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Please avoid pre-ordering with the 'Shop' app, as you won't be able to use our £2.50 upfront pre-order system on the app**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note orders with this game in their cart will be dispatched once the pre-order is in stock. Please try to order pre-orders separate to stock orders wherever possible. As this is an estimated date we await more information on the timescales and always give our best estimate for customers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmbitious patricians trade and gain influence to become the most powerful merchant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThessaloniki, 4th century: the sun ascended, illuminating the Forum and the harbor's masts, bathing a city vibrant with ambition in a golden glow. Its bustling markets teemed with merchants from every corner of the empire: Greeks, Romans, Syrians, and Illyrians, all engaged in trade, intrigue, and the pursuit of wealth. Amidst the clamor, rumors of imperial favor and trade monopolies permeate the agora. Ships, laden with grains, oil, grapes, and meat, creak under their bounty, destined for distant ports or the vast granaries of powerful patricians. You are one of these patricians, competing for riches and influence. Yet only the shrewdest will rise above the chaos. In a city where commerce and politics are inseparable, your eloquence and strategic acumen forge your legacy in the annals of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThessaloniki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a game set during the vibrant merchant era of the Tetrarchy in the 4th century Roman Empire. Players take on the roles of ambitious traders fulfilling contracts, acquiring commodities, and trading with allied cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompete to sell your wares at the best prices or secure shipments to high-scoring destinations. As the game unfolds, you can climb the Influence track to sway the popularity of destinations, reaping extra rewards for aligning your shipments accordingly. Resolving contracts that offer powerful bonuses is key to becoming the most influential merchant in Thessaloniki!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-4 Players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Ages 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 90-120 Minutes Playing Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Code: \u003cspan\u003e5904087090907\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Board \u0026 Dice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57369155109241,"sku":null,"price":42.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/4231\/0192\/files\/thessalokinki.jpg?v=1780434127","url":"https:\/\/hamptonhobbiesandgames.co.uk\/products\/pre-order-thessaloniki","provider":"Hampton Hobbies and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}