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Add the Bermuda Triangle expansion to your Pirates of Maracaibo game to introduce storms, navigation challenges, and hidden treasures. This guide walks you through setup and the new rules step by step.
What the Bermuda Triangle expansion adds
The Bermuda Triangle expansion introduces unpredictable storms that can appear without warning, making navigation risky. It also adds legendary treasures hidden in the depths, giving you new goals and rewards.
This expansion is designed for players who already know the base game and want more tension and variety. It does not replace the original rules but layers new challenges on top.
How to set up and play with the Bermuda Triangle expansion
- Set up the expansion components: Shuffle the storm cards and place them face down near the board. Place the treasure tokens in the bag. Each player takes one navigation die. Make sure the base game is fully set up first before adding these components.
- Understand storm phases: At the start of each round, reveal the top storm card. It shows which sea zone is affected and what happens (e.g., ships cannot enter or must take damage). The storm lasts until the next card is drawn. Plan your moves around the active storm zone to avoid getting stuck or losing resources.
- Use navigation dice for movement: When moving your ship, roll the navigation die instead of using standard movement. The die shows a direction (e.g., north, east) or a special symbol that lets you choose. You must move in that direction if possible. Navigation dice add uncertainty—always have a backup plan in case the die forces you off your intended route.
- Search for treasure in storm zones: If your ship ends its movement in a storm zone, you may draw one treasure token. Tokens can be gold coins, special items, or curses. Curses must be resolved immediately (e.g., lose a crew member or discard a card). Treasure is tempting but risky—only enter a storm zone if you can handle a potential curse.
- Resolve curses and claim rewards: When you draw a curse token, follow its instructions right away. If you survive, keep the token as a reminder or trade it for a small benefit later. Gold coins and items go into your score pile. Curses are temporary setbacks—don't let them discourage you from trying again.
Product facts
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Pirates of Maracaibo: Bermuda Triangle: The waters of the Bermuda Triangle are feared—storms rise without warning, and navigation can become impossible in an instant. You must adapt your strategy on the fly because storms can block routes or force detours, adding a dynamic risk element to every turn.
Pirates of Maracaibo: Bermuda Triangle
