Shadows of Macao
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 30 min
- BGG rating: 6.3
About Shadows of Macao
In the underbelly of Macao, city of crimes, the local mafia’s Boss is dead, leading to a power vacuum. The Boss’s widow has put you in charge of the family business. Will you develop your shady activities into a true criminal empire? There’s only a single seat available at the top… Shadows of Macao is an engine-building game where players extend their empire by using shifty informants and establishments of ill reputation. During their turn, each player can do one of three things: contact an informant and receive their card that can be used to produce resources; spend these resources to recruit an informant permanently in their triad, and activate their special power; or build one of the available establishments. The game accelerates as the players build their engine, until each choice becomes critical to your victory! The game ends when a player has recruited a total of 7 members in their triad, or if there are no more establishments available. Each building is worth a certain amount of money, and the richest player wins!
- Released
- 2019
- Designer
- Charles Chevallier
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Shadows of Macao?
Shadows of Macao plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Shadows of Macao?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Shadows of Macao is best with 2 players (2 votes).
How long does Shadows of Macao take to play?
A game of Shadows of Macao takes 30 min.
What age is Shadows of Macao for?
The recommended minimum age for Shadows of Macao is 10+.
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