Cover art for Café

Café

2020 · BGG
Avg rating
7.22
Bayes rating
6.52
Weight
2.05 (Medium Light)
Players
1-4
Playtime
45 min
Ratings count
3,401

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Description

During the reign of King John V, Portugal was a major European power. From Brazil, the king ordered Sergeant Melo Palheta to travel to French Guiana to formally establish the Utrecht Treaty of 1713 and to secretly bring coffee seeds to Brazil. The Sergeant was successful and by 1800 Brazil was one of the largest coffee producers in the world.

In the early 20th century, coffee from Brazil, São Tomé and Príncipe, Angola and Timor is largely appreciated in Portugal and inspires the appearance of prestige coffee shops in emblematic locations that attract the elite. Through dedication, hard work and skill, the Portuguese 20th century witnesses the birth of one of the biggest coffee industries in the world.

In Café, 1 to 4 players represent coffee companies that from plantation, drying, roasting and distribution try to create and control the best supply chain of coffee.

—description from the publisher



Mechanics

Action Points Highest-Lowest Scoring Layering Melding and Splaying Pick-up and Deliver Solo / Solitaire Game Tile Placement

Themes

Farming Industry / Manufacturing Theme Food / Cooking

Publishers

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Designers

Costa Rôla