Colonial 1700-1800: Os Lusíadas

Juegos Mosquete · Board game · 2025
1–5 Solo
100.0 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
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100.0 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A perfect faction expansion to spice up your colonial empire-building-sessions!

Highlights
  • Fresh faction mechanics
  • Great thematic components
  • Boosts replayability significantly
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Language-dependent components
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you've been enjoying the colonial tug-of-war in Colonial 1700-1800 and felt like the table needed a bit more Lusitanian flair, this add-on is exactly what you need! We're introducing the Portugal faction, bringing a fresh strategic layer to your tabletop sessions. Just a heads-up: this isn't a standalone game; it's a dedicated expansion designed to plug directly into the base game experience.

What's inside the box? You'll get a custom-designed-player board for Portugal, a unique-to-the-faction tactic card to pull off those game-changing moves, and 17 battle cards to handle your military engagements. To manage your growing empire, you'll also receive 7 Portuguese colony cards, 15 control markers, 15 coins, and even a set of green dice to match your new faction's aesthetic.

It's a perfect way to shake up the meta and offer your friends a different way to play. Just remember that you must own the base game to use these components. Also, keep an eye on the language requirements, as you might need a translation sheet to fully master the Portuguese-specific-mechanics. Ready to command the seas and expand your colonial reach? Portugal is waiting!

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Country: Portugal Crowdfunding: Gamefound
Publisher Juegos Mosquete

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Can I play this standalone?
No, you must have the Colonial 1700-1800 base game to use this expansion.
What is included in the box?
A player board, battle cards, colony cards, a tactic card, control markers, coins, and green dice.
Is there a language barrier?
There is moderate language dependence; having a translation sheet is recommended.
Does it increase the player count?
It adds a new-to-the-game faction, enhancing the-existing player-count-based-dynamics.
Is it worth it for fans of the base game?
Absolutely, it adds a unique-to-Portugal-playstyle that changes the-game-flow.