Manila

 

In the shadow of colonial powers a secret sea trade is going on for profit, but the ships are not very seaworthy and the captains not the best. The game consists of several sea voyages, three ships are approaching the harbour directed by dice, the profits differ depending on the load. First  the harbour master is auctioned, the decides on shares, goods loaded and starting advantages for a ship. Then all players can use money to deploy accomplices for going on board, renting harbour or ship yard space, earn money for repairs, be an insurance agent or a pirate or a influence speed as a pilot. At the end of the voyage profits are earned for successful accomplices. If the value of a good exceeds 30, the player with the biggest fortune wins the game.

 

Trade game * 3-5 players from age 10 * Designer: Franz-Benno Delonge * Graphics: Viktor Boden * ca. 60 min * 25100 4, Zoch, Germany, 2005 *** Zoch GmbH * info@zoch-verlag.com * www.zoch-verlag.com