In the Mercado board game, you step into the shoes of wealthy upper - class individuals. The goal? To elevate your social status by purchasing luxury goods. Wander through the market to pick up expensive trinkets, elegant finery, stylish shoes, dazzling jewelry, and fragrant perfume. These items will boost your reputation among fellow social climbers. The table is set with several market stands displaying valuable products and their prices, paid in various combinations of colored coins. However, some coins are counterfeit, adding an element of risk. Each player has a coin purse filled with different - colored coins. On your turn, blindly grab three coins from the purse and place them on the market stands of your choice. After a few rounds, if you've placed enough coins on a stand, you'll receive the luxury item and earn reputation points. The used coins are out of the game for now, while opponents who placed coins on the same stand get theirs back into their purses. The thrill of not knowing which coins you'll draw and the hope of getting the right colors make the game exciting. You'll also need to figure out how to handle counterfeit money. As coins are placed, you can start to see your opponents' strategies and their path to high - society standing.

How to play: First, each player takes a coin purse filled with different colored coins. When it's your turn, blindly pick three coins from your purse and place them on any market stand you like. Keep doing this over several rounds. If you manage to have enough coins on a stand, you'll win the luxury item on that stand and earn reputation points. Things to note: Remember that some of the coins are counterfeit. You need to be careful and come up with a way to deal with them. Also, keep an eye on what your opponents are doing. Once a few coins are placed, you can start to guess which items they're aiming for. Maintenance advice: Keep the game components in a dry place to avoid damage. If the coins or cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Make sure to store all the pieces together in the game box so you don't lose anything.