Designer Franz-Benno Delonge Publisher Zoch Verlag Players 3-5 Playtime 60 mins Suggested Age 10 and up Honors 2005 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game 3rd Place 2005 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Advanced Game Nominee 2005 Tric Trac Nominee 2006 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Nominee 2006 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 2006 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee 2007 Årets Spill Best Family Game Nominee Additional Info 15817/manila http://boardgamegeek.com/forum/7279/manila/reviews Barges, freight and profits are what it's all about in Manila, a speculative contest for 3 to 5 players 10 and up. Goods shipments, intended for transport along sea routes, are in danger of gathering dust in the warehouses or being lost at sea in a storm. While the players speculate about success and failure, the ultimate fate of the ships will be determined by the dice. This game includes a new innovation in game design: The Franz-Benno Delonge design will include, in addition to the usual paper rules, include an interactive CD-ROM version as well. The English Rio Grande Games edition does not include the CD-ROM.
