Vasco da Gama

A game by Paolo Mori

2 - 4 Players 60 - 120 minutes Medium

Push Your Luck, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Claim Action, Worker Placement

Nautical, Renaissance

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Description

In Vasco da Gama, you'll take on the role of a rich shipowner aiming to achieve prestige and riches by managing your money and actions to hire captains, recruit crew, build ships, and send them to distant lands. The game is set in the Renaissance era and has a nautical theme, where you'll navigate the challenges of exploration and trade. With a playtime of 60 to 120 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to develop your strategy and outmaneuver your opponents. As you play, you'll need to balance risk and reward, using mechanics like push your luck, tile placement, and worker placement to gain an edge. With the help of influential characters like Francisco Alvares and Manuel 1st, you'll have opportunities to earn victory points and advance your ships to new lands. The game is designed for 2 to 4 players and has a normal level of complexity, making it accessible to fans of board games. With its unique blend of strategy and luck, Vasco da Gama is a thrilling game that will keep you engaged until the very end.