Instructions Alles an Bord?!

Objective of the Game

In "Alles an Bord?!", players take on the role of lively captains who must load their ships with adventurers and goods before setting sail. The objective is to collect the most victory points by cleverly loading your ship and planning your journey by the end of the game.

Components

1. Game board with routes and harbors.
2. Ship boards for each player.
3. Wooden figures in various colors representing the adventurers.
4. Goods tiles in different shapes and colors.
5. Coins as in-game currency.
6. Event cards that influence the voyages.
7. Victory point tokens to track points.
8. Mission cards with special tasks for bonus points.

Setup

• Each player receives a ship board.
• The goods tiles and adventurers are shuffled face-down and prepared in a draw pile.
• Each player draws a certain number of adventurers and goods and secretly places them on their ship board.
• The event cards are shuffled and set aside ready to draw.

Gameplay

1. Round Structure: The game is played in rounds, each consisting of preparation and adventure phases.

2. Preparation Phase:

3. Selecting the Crew: Each player draws a certain number of adventurers and goods tiles.
4. Loading the Ship: Players must decide which tiles and figures to keep and load onto their ship.

5. Planning the Route: Based on the items loaded, players decide which routes they want to take.

6. Adventure Phase:

7. Each player reveals an event card that imparts various effects on their journey or cargo.
8. Events can have positive or negative effects, such as extra profits or loss of adventurers.

9. Throughout their voyage, players must make strategic decisions to minimize losses and optimize gains.

10. Scoring:

11. At the end of each round, points are scored based on completed missions and collected goods.
12. Bonus points can be earned for specific combinations of goods or particularly challenging missions.

End of the Game

The game ends after a predetermined number of rounds, depending on the number of players. The player with the most victory points wins.

Strategic Tips

• Plan Ahead: It's crucial to keep the end value in sight when choosing adventurers and goods. Some routes require specific combinations for maximum points.
• Risk Assessment: Correctly assessing the risks from event cards is essential. An overloaded or poorly balanced ship can quickly lose points in the face of negative events.
• Adaptability: Being flexible in reacting to events and adapting strategies according to the situation is key to success.

"Alles an Bord?!" is a dynamic and exciting game that encourages both planning and flexibility, offering new surprises in every round.