Trafficking in Troubled Waters
Mechanics Auction/Bidding, Set Collection, Worker Placement
Theme International Smuggling
Publication Days of Wonder, 2011
Ages 8+
Time 30 – 90
Players 2 – 5
Description
Cargo Noir
is a typical Days of Wonder production
where game play is straight forward and the components are top notch. Since it is a game about smuggling goods the
goal is to collect valuable sets of contraband; gold, ivory, uranium, weapons,
etc. and trade them for things any crime boss might be interested in owning,
like a villa, yacht, or dive bar. These villa,
yachts, dive bars, etc. are victory spoils cards and are worth victory
points. Additionally, there are three
types of smuggler’s edge cards that aid players in collecting money, adding
warehouse space, or adding ships to their fleets as well as yielding a few
victory points.
is a typical Days of Wonder production
where game play is straight forward and the components are top notch. Since it is a game about smuggling goods the
goal is to collect valuable sets of contraband; gold, ivory, uranium, weapons,
etc. and trade them for things any crime boss might be interested in owning,
like a villa, yacht, or dive bar. These villa,
yachts, dive bars, etc. are victory spoils cards and are worth victory
points. Additionally, there are three
types of smuggler’s edge cards that aid players in collecting money, adding
warehouse space, or adding ships to their fleets as well as yielding a few
victory points.
The main board is set up so it can be adjusted
to handle from 2 to 5 players by turning over certain double sided sections. During their turn players will send ships
with a number of coins to bid on the contraband available in various
ports. If the bid is successful, the
contraband will be stored in your warehouse until you have sufficient sets to
trade for smuggler’s edge cards or victory spoils cards. There are places to send your ships to
exchange goods at a black market or to visit a casino for a quick infusion of
coins. The key to success is managing
your supply of coins and placing your ships in the most advantageous ports. The game takes place over 10 or 11 rounds
depending on the number of players. The
player who has acquired the most victory points will win.
to handle from 2 to 5 players by turning over certain double sided sections. During their turn players will send ships
with a number of coins to bid on the contraband available in various
ports. If the bid is successful, the
contraband will be stored in your warehouse until you have sufficient sets to
trade for smuggler’s edge cards or victory spoils cards. There are places to send your ships to
exchange goods at a black market or to visit a casino for a quick infusion of
coins. The key to success is managing
your supply of coins and placing your ships in the most advantageous ports. The game takes place over 10 or 11 rounds
depending on the number of players. The
player who has acquired the most victory points will win.
Cargo Noir
is easy to learn, quick to play, and always competitive.
our Demo Games Library for you come in and try out.
is easy to learn, quick to play, and always competitive.
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