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Maracaibo

Alexander Pfister · dlp games / Capstone · 2019

Sail around the Caribbean in the 17th century, completing quests, trading goods, and influencing three colonial powers. The rondel-style sailing creates a rhythm of exploration and exploitation across a campaign of linked sessions that develop your character.

Players

1–4

Time

120 min

Ages

12+

Difficulty

Heavy

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Why you'll like it

Rondel sailing mechanic creates satisfying travel rhythm
Campaign mode links sessions into a narrative
Multiple strategic paths reward different approaches
Strong solo mode
Beautiful Caribbean artwork and components

How it plays

Maracaibo is a heavy strategy game set in the 17th-century Caribbean. Players sail around a route, stopping to take actions, deliver goods, explore and fight for European nations.

The game can be played as a single game or as a campaign with a story. Each round, you move along the route and choose how far to go. It's a game for experienced players, with lots of options and scoring paths.