Tobago

After years of searching, you’ve finally found it: Tobago, the island of buried treasures. In your hands are tattered pieces of parchment—so worn they’re barely legible—and you’d bet your last shovel that they’re fragments of a treasure map. But how do they fit together? And who has the missing pieces? Only by gathering more clues will you uncover the treasures' locations.

Hop into your trusty all-terrain vehicle and traverse dense jungles, scale rocky peaks, and ford raging streams. But beware—once you arrive at the treasure site, greedy competitors will want their share. And let’s not forget the island’s curse that looms over some of the treasures. The only safeguard against its consuming power is a humble amulet.

Designed by Bruce Allen and illustrated by Victor Boden, Tobago is a beloved classic originally published in 2009, now reissued for a new generation of adventurers. The goal of the game is to reconstruct treasure maps by combining clues until the exact location of a treasure is determined. At the end of the game, the player with the most gold coins wins.

On each turn, players choose between two actions: playing a clue card or moving their vehicle. Clue cards narrow down the potential locations of treasures on the central board, bringing you closer to pinpointing one of the four hidden treasures. Meanwhile, moving your vehicle allows you to explore the island, gather protective amulets, or reach treasure sites. Those who contribute clues or unearth a treasure share in the spoils, which are made up of gold coins. But beware—curses hidden in the treasure deck can cost the unluckiest adventurers their hard-earned coins!

With simple rules, Tobago delivers a fun and engaging experience, perfect for beginners and even families looking to introduce younger players to the hobby. Strategically use the clues in your hand to uncover the island's treasures. Let the adventurer in you take the lead!