Step into the shoes of a 19th-century river merchant in Broadhorns! Early Trade on the Mississippi, a richly thematic strategy board game set along America’s most iconic waterway. Based in St. Louis, players finance trading expeditions down the Mississippi River, navigating changing seasons, shifting markets, and the challenges of transporting both goods and passengers.
Each journey begins with securing a broadhorn (flatboat) and loading it with cargo — from durable goods to valuable but perishable items that demand quick delivery. The farther you travel, the higher the reward, but the risks grow with every mile. Time your routes, balance your cargo, and seize opportunities to carry travelers eager to pay for passage south.
Adapt to seasonal effects, manage your fleet across multiple expeditions, and out-earn your rivals to become the most successful river merchant of the era.
Game Info:
Players: 2–4
Ages: 14+
Playtime: 45–90 minutes
Chart the river, master the trade, and build your legacy along the mighty Mississippi.
