Tianxia: Silk Road Expansion

NOTE: This is a preorder item. Orders containing both preorder and in stock items will be held and shipped once all items are available. Estimated release dates, images, and game contents are subject to change. For more information, please refer to the preorder section on our FAQ page. As the rival kingdoms of the Warring States vied for dominance on the battlefield, a different struggle unfolded across the vast trade routes linking East and West. The Silk Road carried caravans laden with silk, jade, and grain through deserts and mountains, creating new opportunities for wealth and influence. Yet these routes were perilous: nomadic raiders threatened the land convoys, while pirates struck at ports along the eastern coast, demanding tribute or blood. To prosper in this age, rulers had to balance war and commerce, building prestige not only with armies and walls, but through mastery of exchange, trade, and the control of caravans. The Silk Road offered fortune to those daring enough to command it – though few could escape its dangers. Tianxia: Silk Road expansion introduces a new scoring opportunity at the end of each round. This scoring depends on the number of exchange actions they do, the scoring condition shown on the Caravan tiles, and the outcome of the Battles. There is also another threat the players must consider – the Pirates attacking the east coast. FEATURES New Strategic Layer: Trade Meets Warfare — Balance military power with economic growth as you compete for dominance on the silk road. Master trade routes, control caravans, and outmaneuver rivals to build prestige in a dynamic system of exchange and conflict. Dynamic End-Of-Round Scoring System — Every round introduces fresh scoring opportunities based on your trade actions, caravan tile objectives, and battle outcomes. This adds constant tension and rewards smart planning and adaptability. New Threat: Pirates On The Eastern Coast — Face a dangerous new challenge as pirates disrupt your plans and demand attention. Players must now defend against both land-based raiders and coastal threats, increasing interaction and strategic depth. CONTENTS 1 Silk Road Sideboard 1 Pirate Sideboard 1 Double-Sided Player Board 2 Income Building Tiles 8 Passive Building Tiles 10 Pirate Demand Tiles 15 Pirate Bandana Tiles 16 Nomad Cards 4 Objective Cards 4 Battle Camel Tokens (Value 2) 4 Battle Camel Tokens (Value 1) 12 Caravan Tiles 1 Nomad Overlay Tile 9 Expansion Bot Cards (For Solo And 2-Player Game) Per Player (X4): 16 Camels 4 Tent Tiles