A game on the topic of the exploration and trade expeditions of the Portuguese Fleet – on return to Lisboa the „pepper tax“ had to be payd by each ship. This tax was used to build the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém. Players go on these expeditions and collect victory points for descoveries, trade and contribution to the monastery building.

In a round you first auction for sequence of play, then in turn you can sail, discover or load goods and at the end of the turn draw cards up to 5. Movement can be free of charge or cost navigation markers. When the monastery is built you receive victory points for each location where you left a monument and own the destination card.

The Black Ship starts in Malakka. In your turn you can move it by spending one navigation marker per step, the ship ignores all consequences of squares crossed, and forces the owners of ships that it encounters on a spot to roll the die and implement the consequences.

 

Limited edition, Bonus at Essen 1010

 

Expansion for the Placement and collecting game * 2-4 players, ages 8 and up * Designer: Gil d’Orey * Art: Gil d‘ Oray, João Menezes * Mesaboardgames, Portugal, 2010 *** Meb0 Games LDA * www.mesaboardgames.pt