Caravelas

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 paid 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 discoveries, 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.

Placement and collecting game * 2-4 players, ages 8 and up * Designer: Gil d’Orey * Art: Gil d‘ Oray, João Menezes * 42001 3, Mesaboardgames, Portugal, 2010 *** Mebo Games LDA * www.mesaboardgames.pt