7.9
rating
Ludopedia
7.1
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love speeding up your set collection and enjoy a good risk‑reward choice, this card will spice up your Port Royal sessions.
Highlights
- Extra purchase during Discover
- Boosts push‑your‑luck tension
- Simple to add to base game
Keep in mind
- Requires Port Royal base game
- No ship defense or tax payment
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Port Royal: Gambler Promo Card is an expansion that introduces the "Player" character to the classic Port Royal game. This special card lets you, during your Discover phase, reveal four cards at once instead of the usual one, granting an extra purchase turn. The catch? You cannot fend off ships or pay taxes while using this boost, and any taxes are resolved in the order the cards appear. After the power is used, the Discover phase ends automatically. The set includes four different character cards and a rule sheet, ready to be slipped into the base deck. Initially handed out as a door prize at German and Austrian events and later featured in Spielbox magazine (issue 1, 2016), the cards reached Brazil as a store item for about R$ 8.90. Remember, this is an expansion, so you need the core Port Royal game to play it. The "Push Your Luck" mechanic gets a stronger flavor, as players can risk revealing more cards to speed up their commodity collection, while the "Open Drafting" aspect lets everyone see the options before picking. The addition doesn’t change the game’s light weight (2/5) and keeps the playing time between 20 and 50 minutes, perfect for 2‑5 players. In short, it’s a quick way to spice up a session, offering more strategic choices without overcomplicating the experience.
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Best player count
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Families
Publisher
Pegasus Spiele, Ediciones MasQueOca, Oxygame, PaperGames (III), Piatnik, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Designer
Alexander Pfister
Artist
Klemens Franz
Community
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1,316owners
90wishlist
39want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can use the Gambler card?
It works in games of 2 to 5 players, as long as everyone is playing with the base Port Royal game.
Does the expansion change the playing time?
The time stays roughly 20‑50 minutes, since the card only adds an extra decision, not a longer turn structure.
Do I need to own the base game?
Yes, the Gambler Promo Card is an expansion and requires the original Port Royal deck to be used.
Can the card be used more than once per game?
Each Gambler character can be played only once per game; after its effect is resolved, it’s no longer available.
Is there a risk of losing points when using the card?
Indeed, while the card is active you cannot fend off ships or pay taxes, so you may incur penalties later.
What components come with the expansion?
The set includes four different Gambler character cards and a rule sheet that explains how the effect works.
Is any specific language required?
No, the rules are printed in both Portuguese and English, and the base game already includes the language you need.