Manila
3–5 players • 2005
- First published
- 2005
- Players
- 3–5 players
How it plays
Manila plays 3–5 players.
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Where it came from
Manila was designed by Franz-Benno Delonge and released in 2005 by Zoch Verlag. Set in the 19th-century Philippines, the game captures the high-stakes atmosphere of the colonial spice trade. It emerged during a period of rising interest in German-style board games, specifically those that utilized auction mechanics and press-your-luck risk management to simulate market volatility.
The board’s visual design and thematic integration were intended to evoke the bustling docks of Manila, where players act as investors betting on the success of cargo ships. The inclusion of wooden components and distinct colored markers became a signature of the publisher’s aesthetic during that era. Upon its release, it was well-received for balancing strategic decision-making with the unpredictable nature of sea travel, eventually earning a nomination for the Spiel des Jahres in 2005.
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