Official Goa Rules
How To Play Goa
3 - 4
Players
12+
Ages
60 MIN
Play Time
$25
Price
In Goa, players play the role of Portuguese merchants controlling the lucrative spice trade route from India to Portugal and back. Each player has a goal to build up his business as soon as possible, building ships, controlling crops, handling taxes, organizing expeditions, building colonies, and spreading those colonies. The player who accumulates the most victory points at the conclusion of the game is the champion, and it is important to win by making strategic decisions and calculated risks.
The game is an adventure and a thriller, with all the players competing against one another to establish the most successful trading company. You will have to focus on spice trading and planned investment of profits earned. But don't count on it to be a breeze—your opponents are ready to do the same, so you must stay in front of everyone if you want to dominate the market.
Of most significance about Goa is maneuvering your business in the ever-changing economic environment. In order to survive and thrive, players will have to make intelligent decisions that will help their business grow. Whether it is expanding their fleet, conducting perilous expeditions, or establishing prosperous colonies, every choice matters in the pursuit of success.
Goa is a deep blend of strategy, risk management, and resource utilization. It's a game of choice, and your mind is put to test around every turn as you attempt to outwit your competitors. Gather your family and friends around the table, and challenge them to establish the most successful company in Goa today!
The game is an adventure and a thriller, with all the players competing against one another to establish the most successful trading company. You will have to focus on spice trading and planned investment of profits earned. But don't count on it to be a breeze—your opponents are ready to do the same, so you must stay in front of everyone if you want to dominate the market.
Of most significance about Goa is maneuvering your business in the ever-changing economic environment. In order to survive and thrive, players will have to make intelligent decisions that will help their business grow. Whether it is expanding their fleet, conducting perilous expeditions, or establishing prosperous colonies, every choice matters in the pursuit of success.
Goa is a deep blend of strategy, risk management, and resource utilization. It's a game of choice, and your mind is put to test around every turn as you attempt to outwit your competitors. Gather your family and friends around the table, and challenge them to establish the most successful company in Goa today!
- 55 Game Tiles
- 18 Colony Tiles (later Called Colonies)
- 18 Colonist Cards
- 17 Ship Cards
- 10 Additional Action Cards
- 45 Ducat Cards
- 30 Expedition Cards
- 4 Supply Boards
- 4 Development Boards
- 20 Auction Markers
- 20 Success Markers
- 50 Spice Sacks (later Called Spices)
- 1 Game Board
- Official Goa Game Rules And Instructions
The player who has the most victory points when the game ends is the winner. Victory points are earned from development board advancements, colony creation, special tiles, having the most money, and the number of expedition cards in one's possession at the end of the game.
Please keep in mind that the official Goa PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
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