# Lata

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #4081
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 20-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.26 / 5
- **Designers**: Costa, Rôla
- **Artists**: Marina Costa
- **Publishers**: PYTHAGORAS, Across the Board, GaGa Games, HOT Games, Korea Boardgames, Lord of Boards, Maldito Games, Mayfair Games, MS Edizioni, Reflexshop
- **Categories**: Card Game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Turn Order: Auction

## Verdict
Perfect for those who enjoy economic management with a strategic priority twist; the theme is incredibly charming.Clever action auction mechanicImmersive and elegant historical themeGreat balance between time and depthInitial learning curve for newcomersIndirect interaction can be subtleRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever thought about running a canning factory in the 1950s? In Lata, you dive into the golden age of the Portuguese canning industry, turning fresh fish into famous cans of sardines and mackerel. The goal is straightforward: produce efficiently, dominate the markets, and accumulate the highest score. But it's not just about mass production; you need a solid strategy to manage your resources and factory capacity.

The game dynamics revolve around six intense rounds. The real 'twist' lies in the struggle for raw materials. To secure the best batch of fish, tomato, or olive oil, you participate in a secret auction of action points. This creates a compelling dilemma: if you want total priority to grab the best resource, you must sacrifice action points during your turn. In other words, you get the top-tier raw material, but you'll have less momentum to produce and sell. It's a classic tug-of-war between 'who gets it first' and 'who does more'.

With the money earned from sales, you invest in your factory, increasing production capacity and purchasing scorecards that will determine the winner at the end. It's a game of smart management where every investment decision matters. If you enjoy economic games with a touch of influence struggle and want something with an elegant, historical theme, Lata is the perfect choice. Part of the Quinas Collection, following the success of Café, it brings the same level of quality and depth within a very dynamic playtime.

## FAQ
### Is the game too complex?
It has a medium weight (2.25), so it's not a super simple gateway game, but nothing impossible. Eurogame fans will pick it up quickly.

### How long does a game take?
Between 20 and 45 minutes. It's quite agile, ideal for those who want depth without spending 4 hours at the table.

### Does it work well in solo mode?
Yes, the game supports 1 to 4 players, so you can test your strategies alone before facing your friends.

### Do I need other games from the Quinas Collection to play?
No! Lata is a standalone game. The collection is just the designer's line, but each game has its own mechanics.

### What is the main strategic focus?
The balance between purchase priority (auction) and execution capacity (action points). Those who spend everything to buy might not be able to produce.

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