Madeira
Colonize Madeira through dice-powered worker placement with harsh royal tribute demands.
Who it's for
Heavy euro veterans who thrive under tight economic constraints and penalty pressure.
Not for you if…
You want forgiving gameplay. Tribute penalties punish mistakes harshly.
Vibe's take
demanding, tightly interlocked, heavy euro, penalty-driven, colonial economics
About this game
Colonize the island of Madeira through worker placement, dice drafting, and resource management across five demanding rounds. Workers are placed on a personal board representing different island regions, while drafted dice power those regions. Grow sugar cane, harvest wood, build ships, and deliver goods to the crown. At round end, the king demands tribute: fail to deliver and suffer harsh penalties. Every action interlocks with three others, and the penalty system punishes overextension ruthlessly. A heavy euro for players who love tight economic puzzles.
Get it
from €3
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–150 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.3 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #698
4.7k ratings
Published
2013
Designed by
Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro, Paulo Soledade
Published by
What's Your Game?, 999 Games, Red Glove, IELLO, hobbity.eu
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