Buy Rio Grande Games ManilaRio Grande Games Manila Product Description:
- 3 to 5 player game
- 60 minuts to play
- Pre-historic tribal hunters
- Strategy game
- Economic challenge
Product Description
It is 1821, and for 250 years the Philippine Islands have been under the thumb of the Spanish crown. But, in the end, the Spaniards do not really control everything. In the shadow of the colonial power, self-willed natives have established secret maritime trade with neighboring islands and the Asiatic mainland. Using odd-looking punts and fragile bamboo barks, these black market traders cram their boats with nutmeg, silk, jade, and ginseng, and set sail to smuggle them into MANILA. Succes in each venture is uncertain, as the seaworthiness of both boats and captains is poor. To add to their woes, pirates lie in wait to plunder boats that cannot escape them. Given all this, it is not surprising that wares that reach the black markets in MANILA command high prices, making the venture worth the risk for those who succeed. The black market dealers use accomplices to ensure they get the wares, bribe pilots to aid their cargoes and hinder others, and insure their cargoes against failure. And a few wealthy merchants hire pirates to attack the black market boats and secretly pocket the profits from these raids. Players: 3-5 Ages: 10 and up Playing Time: 60 minutes
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Manilla
By toolin4fun
Great product. One of my family's favorite. It combines some strategy and skill with a good deal of luck which makes it fun and gives everyone a shot at winning. Great for a variety of ages to play together. (My kids are 14-21 but I have played it with kids as young as 8.) This is the THIRD one I've bought! I keep giving them away because my friends love it too!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Manilla is a must for your boardgame collection
By Jasmine Hweh
I had the joy of owning this wonderful game, and just like the reviewer above... I gave mine away.So many people love this game, I'm suprised there are not more reviews.Very easy to learn and hard to put down.The game play requires a fair amount of strategy but is also okay for younger age group such as 12 upwards to get involved.2 thumbs up!!!!
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