Time Bazaar
By @kairason
Trade magical artifacts and fulfill contracts in a bustling fantasy market.
How to play
- Accept a daily contract that matches the traits of artifacts you plan to buy.
- Buy artifacts when their current price is lower than their actual value.
- Sell artifacts for a profit when daily market trends boost their specific trait value.
- Keep specific items in your inventory to fulfill your accepted contract requirements.
- Spend your earned reputation on permanent shop upgrades between days to improve your margins.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap artifact cards to buy or sell them, and tap buttons to navigate menus.
- Keyboard
- Press Enter to accept contracts or end the day, and S to open the shop.
- Mouse
- Click artifact cards to buy or sell them, and click buttons to navigate menus.
More about this game
In Time Bazaar, you play as a merchant trading magical artifacts. Your goal is to maximize your profit and reputation by buying low and selling high. Each day lasts 38 seconds, during which market trends shift the value of items based on their traits. You must balance your limited 3-slot inventory to hold profitable items and fulfill daily contracts. Earning reputation unlocks permanent shop upgrades, allowing you to access legendary items and better prices. The run continues indefinitely as you build your wealth.
Tips
- Hold onto artifacts if their market trend is negative. Wait for positive daily news to boost their trait value before selling them for a maximum profit.
- Prioritize fulfilling your daily contract before the 38-second timer runs out. The reputation rewards are essential for unlocking permanent shop upgrades like the Broker Discount.
- Pay attention to artifact passives. For example, the Moon Crystal gives +18% contract REP, and the Gearglass gives an 18% discount on Mechanical artifact purchases.
Questions
How do I get more inventory slots?
You start with 3 inventory slots. You can unlock a fourth slot by purchasing the Silk Pockets upgrade in the shop for 90 coins and 8 reputation.
What do the daily market trends do?
Market trends randomly increase or decrease the value of artifacts based on their traits. A positive trend means you can sell matching items for a higher profit margin.
What happens during special events?
Special events happen every 5 to 7 days. They can boost all sale values by 45%, guarantee a legendary artifact offer, or double your contract reputation for the day.