Tobago cover
2009BGG rank #716

Tobago

by Bruce Allen · Zoch Verlag

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Players2–4
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Tobago?

Tobago is an adventure game in which the players use representations of treasure maps to locate unknown treasures. During the game, more and more information about the location of a treasure is revealed and its possible locations are gradually narrowed down. When the location of one of the treasures is finally revealed players try to reach it as quickly as possible to secure the findings. The more clues you have provided, the more of a stake you will have in the loot. Players can carefully play their clues and use bonus-action gems to influence where and when the treasure is found in order to ensure a more favourable outcome when the loot is finally 'dug up' and shared. The game features a 3 piece, double-sided, modular game board which can be rearranged to create 32 possible island arrangements.

How it plays

Mechanics

DeductionGrid MovementHand ManagementHexagon GridModular BoardPush Your LuckVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureDeductionExploration

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in Tobago?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
  • How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?