Finca*
Welcome to the sun-soaked island of Mallorca, where the game of Finca unfolds against a backdrop of golden beaches, a light-blue sea, and abundant orchards. In this strategic board game, players take on the role of Mallorcan farmers as they endeavor to cultivate and deliver the island's finest fruits, including oranges, lemons, almonds, and grapes. The key to success lies in efficiently managing your resources and outpacing your competitors in the race to deliver your crops.
Gameplay Overview
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Mallorcan Harvest: The game board showcases the picturesque Mediterranean island of Mallorca. Your goal is to harvest and deliver its delicious fruits, but you'll need to employ traditional windmills and workers to do so.
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Strategic Crop Distribution: Your objective is to distribute your crop as effectively as possible to ensure speedy deliveries. This entails maneuvering your workers and utilizing the windmill strategically.
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Rich Harvest: Mallorca offers an array of crops, from juicy oranges and lemons to almonds, grapes, and more. The challenge lies in maximizing your harvest and making timely deliveries to different locations across the island.
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Natural Stone Farmhouse: Your centuries-old natural stone farmhouse serves as your base of operations and supports your large windmill, known as your "FINCA." Harness the power of the wind to drive your windmill and optimize your crop production.
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Donkey Cart Adventures: Load your precious harvest onto your trusty old donkey cart and embark on journeys across the island, selling your fruits far and wide. The faster and more efficiently you complete deliveries, the closer you come to becoming the wealthiest farmer on Mallorca.
Special Features
- Awards and Recognition: Finca has received acclaim and recognition within the board gaming community, including the Hungarian Boardgame Prize, Ludoteca Ideale (Italy), and nominations for prestigious awards such as "Spiel des Jahres 2009" and "Deutscher Spielepreis 2009."
Conclusion
In Finca, you'll experience the charm and challenges of Mallorca's fruit farming as you strive to outmaneuver your fellow farmers. With strategic thinking and resource management, you can turn your natural stone farmhouse into a thriving agricultural hub and become the island's most prosperous fruit grower. Embrace the warmth of the Mediterranean and embark on a journey of agricultural success in this engaging board game.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2009
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Finca so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 5 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 2009" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 2 in All winners and nominations for the game graphics award "Graf Ludo🇩🇪 2009"
- Position 7 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2009" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 19 in The best farming board, card & dice games 🐄🚜
- Position 22 in The Best Games from Hans im Glück 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 8 in The best games where you can choose the actions from a roundel
- Position 17 in The best games where you can perform an ability once per game