Vintage board game box cover with the title "ALMIRANTE", featuring a painted naval battle scene and text advertising strategy, action, luck, and competition for ages 8 and up.
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Almirante (2014)

ByMichail

Almirante

“Almirante” is a Portuguese strategy board game for up to six players, created and produced by Jogos Almirante, Lda., a company founded in 2014 by young entrepreneurs. The game is set in the world of sea domination, and each player represents a merchant and a war navy with the objective of controlling the geostrategic center of the ocean.

Why is Almirante Popular?

Almirante is a popular game because it combines strategy, competition, and historical themes. Players enjoy the challenge of controlling the ocean and the use of wind and coin resources to build and operate their fleets. The game’s popularity has led to its inclusion in the British Museum’s Top 10 Historical Board Games list.

Game Components of Almirante

The Game Components of Almirante include:
– Board
– 2 to 6 player markers
– 12 merchant ships
– 12 warships
– 12 wind tokens
– 12 coin tokens
– 6 “god cards”

Game Setup of Almirante

1. Place the board in the center of the table.2. Each player chooses a player marker and places it on the board.3. Each player is dealt a hand of 6 wind tokens and 6 coin tokens.4. Place the merchant ships and warships on the board according to the rules.5. Determine the starting player and begin the game.

Gameplay Mechanics of Almirante

In Almirante, players use wind and coin resources to build and operate their fleets. Wind tokens are used to move ships, while coin tokens are used to build different types of vessels. Players can also use “god cards” to gain extra winds or sink an opponent’s ship. The game is over when one fleet has controlled the center of the ocean four times.

Game Objective of Almirante

The objective of Almirante is to dominate the center of the seas and the board. Players control both a merchant and a war navy, with the goal of controlling the geostrategic center of the ocean.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

Hobby: Miniature painting guru, turning pewter into masterpieces
Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl