MOMBASA | GERMAN EDITION | LANGUAGE-INDIPENDENT

MOMBASA - STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL BOARD GAME

Mombasa is a strategic and financial board game set in the colonial period, where players invest in African trading companies. Created by Alexander Pfister, the game combines resource management, area control, and shareholding mechanics, offering deep strategy and strong interaction among players. Every decision can influence the course of the game, making each session a unique and engaging experience.

Game Details:

• Game Duration: Variable depending on the number of players and their experience, generally between 75 and 150 minutes.
• Number of Players: 2-4 players
• Age: 12+
• Condition: Used - Good condition
• Language Dependency: None
• Edition: German, but language-independent. Supplied with rules in Italian.

Game Mechanics:

• Resource Management: Players collect and manage resources like cotton, coffee, and diamonds, which can be used to expand their trading empire and increase profits.

• Deck-Building: Each player has an action card deck that can be improved during the game. Cards are played each turn to determine available actions and then return to the deck with new acquisitions.

• Area Control: Players invest in trading companies that expand their control over different regions of Africa. Controlling territories offers strategic advantages and victory points.

• Shareholding: Players buy shares in trading companies, influencing their value and aiming to maximize profits. Managing shares is crucial in determining the game's winner.

• Strategy and Planning: Players must carefully plan their moves, balancing territorial expansion, resource management, and strategic investments in shares.

Game Objective:

Accumulate the most victory points through the expansion of trading companies, efficient resource management, and strategic investments in shares. At the end of the game, the player with the highest score is declared the winner.

Mombasa is ideal for those who love complex and deep strategy games with a strong economic component. Perfect for game nights with friends and family who appreciate intense challenges and well-considered strategic decisions.