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Where can the Merchant go, and who gets its benefit?

Several experienced players agree on this; there is no official ruling.

  • Han Shot First · Community · 2016-01-21
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  • jtakagi · Community · 2006-05-25

A Merchant card places it on any land hex next to one of your settlements or cities. Only the player holding it gets the 2:1 trade for that hex and its victory point. Playing another Merchant card moves it to a new holder.

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