Description
Bremerhaven is an engaging and complex economic board game set in the famous northern German harbor town. Each player constructs their own unique harbor and aims to achieve the best mix of money and prestige by game - end. In each round, players vie for maximum influence on desired action fields. As influence cards are placed face - down, you must closely observe other players' moves. You can even stack multiple cards on a single spot. The gameplay offers diverse options: bring a new ship with fresh goods to your harbor, secure a new contract, adjust the values of four different goods, enhance your influence card hand, expand your harbor, purchase a new building, or climb the nautical ranks for more cash. But beware! Ships and contracts have a short stay in your harbor (transporters and trains await). Failing to coordinate incoming and outgoing goods may result in contract - non - fulfillment penalties. The game concludes after a set number of rounds and comes with a short - version and solo rules. Visually, it follows the style of Le Havre.
To play Bremerhaven, first, each player sets up their own harbor area. At the start of each round, decide which action fields you want to influence. Place your influence cards face - down on those fields. Remember, you can put more than one card on a single spot, but watch what others are doing. Throughout the game, you can choose from various actions like getting a new ship with goods, closing contracts, and more. When getting new ships or closing contracts, make sure you can handle the incoming and outgoing goods properly. If you can't fulfill a contract, you'll have to pay a penalty. After a defined number of rounds, the game ends, and the player with the best combination of money and prestige wins. There's also a short - version and solo rules, so you can play it in different ways. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a dry place to prevent damage, and store the game components in the box when not in use.
