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Are You an Honest Merchant?
Join the table in this multiplayer card game for 2 to 8 players. Merchants haul goods into town hoping to earn a glorious pile of gold, but one Inspector stands in the way. Bluff, bargain, and pray they do not find the illegal goods hidden in your wagon.

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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔
Thai ✔ ✔
Content
Includes Interactive Elements

In-game chat, Online interactivity

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“I’m releasing Are You an Honest Merchant? in Early Access so players can help me improve and shape the game before the full release. Your feedback, ideas, and suggestions will help me balance the gameplay, improve existing systems, and decide what features should be added next.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I plan for Are You an Honest Merchant? to stay in Early Access for approximately 6 months. During this time, I’ll continue improving the game, fixing issues, balancing gameplay, and adding new content and features based on your feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version is planned to include more features and improvements, including a leveling system and a ranking system. I also plan to add more content, improve game balance, and continue refining the game based on player feedback during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the core gameplay and online multiplayer, where players take on the roles of Merchants and Inspectors. The game is playable, with more features and improvements planned throughout Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. The Early Access version will be available at a lower price. The price is planned to increase when the full version is released as more features and content are added.
Early buyers will receive all future updates for free.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I want players to be part of the development process. You can join my Discord or other community platforms to share feedback, report problems, suggest new ideas, and tell me what you would like to see in the game. I’ll listen to the community and continue developing the game together with the players.”
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Planned Release Date: November 2026

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About This Game

Welcome to the City of Rats!

Every Merchant has their own story, their own tricks, and their own way of doing business. Some play fair, some take risks, and some might have a little something hidden in their cart. Merchants must carry the city's goods through the gates, and every cart has to face the Inspector before it can enter. And don't expect every Inspector to be a good rat either. Coins can be very persuasive. Load your cart, declare your goods, bluff, negotiate, and do whatever it takes to make a profit

The real question is, Are You an Honest Merchant?

The Rule of Business!

A 2-8 player card game where you play as real Merchants and Inspectors, and being honest isn’t always the best way to do business. The player with the most coins at the end wins.

Here How you Deal:

Phase 1 - Resupply

The market is hungry for fresh goods, and your hand is probably terrible. Luckily, you may discard any number of cards once, then draw back up to a full hand—like restocking your stall before the city gates open. When you’re done blaming the supplier, press Ready.

Phase 2 - Pack Your Wagon

Packing 1-6 goods and load them into your wagon. Then declare one type of legal good.

You must tell the truth about the number of cards. What those cards actually are, however, is between you, your conscience, and the suspiciously heavy wagon.

Phase 3 - Inspection

The Inspector chooses what happens to each wagon:

  • Release it and let everything inside enter the city.

  • Inspect it and reveal every card.

  • Make a Deal because justice is important, but coins are also quite persuasive.

If the declaration was honest, the Inspector pays compensation. If forbidden or undeclared goods are found, the Merchant pays the penalty.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some 3D models and all card artwork in this game were created with the assistance of generative AI.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
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