Coffee
Traders is an intricate economic strategy board game
set in the 1970s, where players step into the roles of trading
companies aiming to revolutionize the coffee industry. The game
emphasizes fair trade principles, requiring players to collaborate
with local cooperatives, construct essential infrastructure, and
navigate a dynamic market to become the preeminent coffee
trader.
Game
Overview:
Players:
3–5
Age: 12 and
up
Playtime:
Approximately 120–150 minutes
Publisher:
Capstone Games
Game
Components:
1 Game Board: Depicts
various coffee-producing regions and essential
tracks.
5 Player Boards:
Individual boards detailing personal actions and
progress.
657 Game Pieces:
Including wooden components, cardboard tokens, resin coffee beans,
and metal coins.
1 Score Pad: For
tracking player scores throughout the game.
1
Rulebook: Comprehensive guide detailing game setup,
phases, and rules.
Gameplay
Mechanics:
Game Phases: Each
round consists of six distinct phases:
Work
Phase: Players assign workers to cooperatives,
enhancing production capabilities.
Build
Phase: Construct buildings like production houses
and hospitals to support operations.
Trade &
Build Phase: Engage in trading coffee, build
infrastructure, and expand influence.
Harvest
Phase: Collect coffee from plantations based on
staffing and production.
Sell Phase: Fulfill
contracts and supply coffee to global markets, aiming for
profitability.
Refresh Phase:
Prepare for the next round by resetting certain game
elements.
Strategic Focus:
Players must balance building infrastructure, managing resources,
and navigating the competitive market to achieve
dominance.
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