In Pax Pamir, players assume the role of nineteenth century Afghan leaders attempting to forge a new state after the collapse of the Durrani Empire. Now, their authority has collapsed. Rivals both old and new have emerged from the shadows. It's up to the players to see if a fledgling Afghan state might come into being. Players spend most of their turns purchasing cards from a central market, then playing those cards in front of them in a single row called a court. Playing cards adds units to the game's map and grants access to additional actions that can be taken to disrupt other players and influence the course of the game. Each copy of Pax Pamir: Second Edition includes a beautiful cloth map, 36 heavy resin blocks, nearly 150 unique cards with period art, wooden player pieces and screen-printed ruler tokens, a fully automated AI opponent, punch board coins, player aids and more! 1-5 Players. 45-150 Minutes