Board Game Geek Rating: 7.06, Avg Player Rating: 8.40. Suitable for 1 - 4 players and published in 2016. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the Vinhos KS Deluxe Edition Board Game. It includes the Vinhos Deluxe Edition, Connoisseur Pack, Experts Pack, Islands Expansion Pack, and Tasting Room Pack. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise.
### What's Included:
- **1x Vinhos Deluxe Copy**: The core of the game.
- **Vinhos Deluxe Experts Pack (32 tiles)**: Features various experts like Advertisers, Salesmen, Spies, Meteorologists, Reviewers, Estate Experts, and Public Relations Experts.
- **Vinhos Deluxe Islands Expansion Pack**: Comprises the Madeira Expansion with a small board, 4 tiles, and 4 meeples, and the Acores Expansion with a small board, 4 tiles, 4 larger vineyard tiles, and 4 meeple barrels.
- **Vinhos Deluxe Tasting Room Pack (38 wooden pieces)**: Includes bottles, Porto bottles, a wine rack, tourist meeples, and wineries meeples.
- **Vinhos Deluxe Connoisseur Pack (17 large tiles)**: With Weather, Wineries, Vineyards, Cellars, and Ocean Tiles.
Vinhos, meaning 'wines' in Portuguese, is a trading and economic game about wine - making. Portugal, despite its small size, is a top wine - producing country. Over six harvest years, players cultivate vines, select grape varieties, hire oenologists, participate in trade fairs, and aim to be the best winemaker. The goal is to produce quality wines for money or victory points.
Designed by Vital Lacerda, the Vinhos Deluxe Edition has new art by Ian O'Toole, all components, improved rules, and a simplified version. The double - sided board features both game versions. Key differences from the first edition include double - sided player boards, a new region, a new estate, a new character (Farmer), streamlined fair mechanisms, new action and multiplier tiles, and optimized rules for 2 players. There are also fewer exceptions in actions and reduced gameplay explanations. New solo rules are available for the new version.
We're excited to offer this Vinhos: Deluxe Edition Bundle on TheGameSteward. A significant portion of your purchase will support new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
### How to Play
1. Start by setting up the game board. Place all the components like tiles, meeples, and wooden pieces according to the instructions in the rulebook. Make sure to use the double - sided board for the version you want to play.
2. Each player gets a player board and starts cultivating their vineyards. Select grape varieties, hire oenologists, and decide which actions to take each turn.
3. Over six harvests, work on producing quality wines. You can exchange these wines for money or victory points.
4. Participate in trade fairs to gain an edge over your opponents.
### Solo Play
If you're playing alone, follow the new solo rules provided in the Deluxe Edition. These rules are designed to give you a challenging and enjoyable single - player experience.
### Maintenance Tips
1. Keep the tiles and wooden pieces in a dry place to prevent warping or damage.
2. Store the game in its original box or a proper storage container to avoid losing any components.
### Important Notes
- Remember that the paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated.
- If you have any questions about the game, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.
