In Pax Pamir, each player takes on the role of a leader in 19th-century Afghanistan. The goal is to rebuild the state after the collapse of the Durrani Empire. This period is referred to in the West as "The Great Game," as Europeans attempted to make Central Asia the stage for their rivalries. In Pax Pamir, European empires are viewed from the perspective of the Afghans, who sought to use the encroaching Ferengi (foreigners) for their own purposes.

Mechanically, Pax Pamir is a fairly straightforward tableau builder. Players buy cards from a central market and play them in a horizontal row—known as the court—before them. Playing cards brings units onto the game board and provides access to further actions that influence other players and the game state. Although each player builds their own row of cards, Pax Pamir allows for many opportunities to interact with fellow players—both directly and indirectly.

To survive, players join a coalition. In this game, coalitions are determined by their patrons. Two of the coalitions (Great Britain and Russia) are supported by European powers. The third coalition (Afghanistan) is supported by elements that wish to end European influence in the region.

Pax Pamir is an interactive historical game that deals with politics and power in Afghanistan.

Pax Pamir is designed by Cole Wehle, the successful author of Root, Oath, John Company, and An Infamous Traffic.

Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months.