# Ceylon

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2828
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.39 / 5
- **Designers**: Chris Zinsli, Suzanne Zinsli
- **Artists**: David Prieto, Laura Bevon
- **Publishers**: Ludonova, Funnyfox, Tesla Games, TLAMA games
- **Categories**: Farming, Industry / Manufacturing, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Contracts, Grid Movement, Set Collection, Variable Phase Order

## Verdict
Love farming, tech, and contracts? Ceylon’s your next obsession!Strategic territory controlContracts that shift the gameClear grid movementWatch the phase order closelyNot for quick‑paced playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Ceylon sets you at the heart of the 19th‑century tea revolution, when Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) had to replace coffee with tea after a devastating blight. As a pioneer, you plant crops across different districts and altitudes, develop technology, and win over local councilors to support your venture. The board is a regional map where each tile represents an agricultural district. You must place multi‑use cultivation cards on a grid that limits movement and expansion. Each turn, the phase order changes, forcing you to adapt your strategy to emerging opportunities. Scoring comes from three main sources: having plantations in each district, fulfilling export contracts, and advancing technologically. The majority/influence mechanic rewards controlling more territory in a region, while contracts add a long‑term objective that can shift the game’s dynamics. Ceylon blends resource planning, territorial control, and contract negotiation into a experience reminiscent of classics like Agricola, but with a unique twist of technology and international trade. If you love empire‑building, resource management, and a historical flavor, Ceylon will surprise you.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Ceylon?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the typical playtime?
About 60 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium to high, with multiple strategic layers.

### What components are included?
Regional map, multi‑use cards, resource tokens, and technology markers.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of empire‑building, farming, and trade games.

### How do contracts work?
You sign contracts at the start and must meet their conditions during play for extra points.

### Does the game have replayability?
Yes, card combinations and territory positions provide high variability.

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