Santiago de Cuba

Drive the circuit, stop at exactly one Cuban, and get to the ship before your rival takes the contract.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 75 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up10+
Graf Ludo 2012 Β· nominatedβ˜… 6.4 Β· BGG #1,594

Who it's for

Couples and small groups who want a smart economic game that fits in an evening, especially at two players where it shines.

Not for you if…

You want a big sprawling euro or lots of engine building, since the whole game runs on a single loop. The rondel can also feel restrictive if you like open options.

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Vibe's take

Tight and clean, with turns that take fifteen seconds and still hurt to decide. Almost no downtime for a game this substantial.

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About this game

You are a broker in 1950s Santiago, driving a circuit past nine locals who each do you a different favour, then loading rum, tobacco and fruit onto ships whose demands keep shifting. Move further along the road and you get more done, but you also skip the people you needed.

One movement decision drives everythingNine locals with different abilities, reshuffled each gameShips with competing demands nobody can hold for long

By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

40–75 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.1 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.4/10

Rank #1,594

4.7k ratings

Published

2011

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