Portugal (fan expansion for Age of Industry)

What is Portugal (fan expansion for Age of Industry)

This Portugal map has been primarily designed for 3 players (though also playable with 2 or even 4, though super tight) and features Portugal during the height of its industrial development (1855-65). This map adds quite a few nuances to the base game such as:

a.) Banks were hesitant to invest in the industrial sector so loans return $1 less for each additional loan after the first.

b.) Railway expansion was highly encouraged - certain rails are worth $4 at the end of the game instead of $2 and there are bonus VP for the player who finishes with the most VP.

c.) Government debt was mounting rapidly due to poor management so to simulate this waste, corruption, and poor economy, there is always a region or industry where you CANNOT build.

Game details

Players

3–5

Age

+13

Duration

—

Difficulty

Expert

Type

Expansion

Year

2012

Mechanics

Hand Management · Network and Route Building · Open Drafting

Categories

Economic · Fan Expansion · Industry / Manufacturing

Designer

Jack Francisco, Jr.

Publisher

(Web published)