Salamanca

A game by Stefan Dorra

2 - 5 Players 80 minutes Low

Hand Management, Tile Placement

Renaissance

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Description

In the heart of 16th century Spain, the province of Salamanca is buzzing with activity as young noble families vie to build their holdings and become the most influential. With the easy-to-learn rules, 2 to 5 players can dive into this 80-minute game, navigating the challenges of the Renaissance era. Designed by Stefan Dorra and first published in 2006, Salamanca is a game of strategy and cunning, where players must manage their hand of cards to obtain tiles and carry out actions that will give them an edge over their opponents. Through clever tile placement and hand management, players build fields, forests, and lakes around their castles, while also trying to outmaneuver their opponents. The game board comes alive as players place ownership markers on buildings and form valuable regions that bring in doubloons. But beware, as locust plagues and tax collectors can quickly turn the tide of fortune. With its unique blend of tile placement and hand management mechanics, Salamanca is a game that requires a cool head and a sharp mind to emerge victorious. The player with the most doubloons at the end of the game will be crowned the Duke of Salamanca, making this a thrilling and competitive experience for all who play.