Pizarro & Co.

Bid for six famous explorers and bet on whose voyage survives to the paying finish.

See how it plays

How to playBenjamin Blabs about Magellan aka Pizzaro and Co.

Designer: Thomas Lehmann
Published by: 999 Games
Editions by: Rio Grande Games, Kaissa Chess & Games, Hans im Glück

As a king or queen, you bankroll six famous explorers and gamble on which of their voyages will actually pay off. Over three rounds the field of expeditions thins out, so early money spent loosely can leave you empty-handed at the finish. Only one ship per explorer completes the final trip, and only its backer collects.

Expeditions thin each roundNumbered money-card biddingFour board setups

Who it's for

Groups who love pure bidding tension and squeezing value from limited money, especially at five or six players where the field feels cutthroat.

Not for you if…

You dislike bluffy auction games or want meaningful board play beyond placement. The theme is a thin coat over what is essentially a bidding exercise.

Vibe's take

A nervy, tightening auction where every coin spent early narrows your options later, rewarding cool judgment over big spending.