Port Royal: Big Box – The Instructor Promo Pack

If you are a fan of Port Royal and feel like you have already mastered the high seas, the 'Instructor Promo Pack' is the perfect seasoning for your Big Box. This small promotional set includes 9 new cards that shake up your strategy without overcomplicating the fun. The star of the show is the 'Instructor' card, which introduces a swapping mechanic during the Trade & Hire phase. With it, you can trade cards from your own display for those in the harbor, as long as the cost difference is no more than two coins. It is a fantastic tool to refine your tableau and secure that perfect crew you have been chasing.

Beyond the Instructor, the pack features special ships that incorporate an effect from the 'Just One More Contract' expansion. When you claim one of these ships, in addition to gaining the standard 3 coins, you choose an opponent to also receive one coin. It is a diplomatic (or strategic, depending on your perspective) move that adds an interesting layer of interaction, especially when you want to benefit an ally or simply shift the balance of the game. The pack is also designed to be fully compatible with other promos, such as the 'Gambler' card and the marked cards from 'Unterwegs!', allowing you to build a robust and highly customized Port Royal experience.

As usual in Port Royal, the economy is tight: if you are not the active player, this coin interaction requires you to pay the active player, maintaining that constant tension where every coin matters. It is a small expansion, but it breathes new life into the game for those who play frequently and want to explore different tactical avenues without having to learn a massive new rulebook. If you already own the Big Box, this is a must-have item to complete your collection and add some extra flair to your next sessions of piracy and trade.