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Maracaibo Game
SKU
008809
Grade 7-AD
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
Sailing the Caribbean in the 17th century, England, Spain and France were all trying to improve their global standing. On your sailing vessel, embark on your own journey stopping at island towns and villages, build your card tableau, earn access to additional actions, influence the political climate and gather treasure. Each voyage represents one of four rounds in the game with players earning points during the game, at the end of each round and at game-end. The player with the most points wins the game.
Gameplay: Players take turns performing three main actions:
- Sail your ship: Carefully plan which city or village to drop anchor. There are actions available at each location and depending on the cards you have to play, there may be several strategies to weigh. You may move anywhere from 1-7 locations on each turn.
- Take one main action and as many free actions as you choose: Which actions are available will depend on whether you land in a city or a village. Cities allow you to deliver a good and then perform an action indicated on the tile located there. Villages allow you to take from 1-3 actions depending on how many movement steps you took in the sailing action. Some villages have quests that you can fulfill to gain resources or points. If you have placed an assistant at the location by playing a specific card to your play area on a prior turn, there will be a corresponding action available any time you sail there. One of the activities that is always available during a visit to a village is to play a card to your tableau. Cards give you benefits during the game and/or boost your abilities during the game.
- The final action is to draw cards from the deck up to your allowed limit.
You may also take free actions on the action phase of your turn. They are (1. Take one card that is in your hand and move it to your planning area. This commits that choice as a future play to your tableau. It also reduces the count of cards in your hands so that you can draw an additional card to your hand. (2. If you complete one of the career goals that all players receive at the start of the game, you may take the associated reward.
Besides standard game play, there is an additional campaign variant and solo play instructions that add further variety and options.
This is a rough outline of game play but because this game is complex with regard to actions and strategies, I advise this brief preview by the publisher if you wish to learn more. You may have to copy and paste these links into your web browser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dGLroseqTo
Additional play-through videos that I recommend are:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4qWkq7r4ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMCCyLW2NjU
Maracaibo has a permanent place in my collection and is a solid favorite for me. For those of you who like complex games with interwoven strategies, I highly recommend it! For 1-4 players with an average 30-minute game time. ~ Marsha
Publisher's Description of Maracaibo Game
The Caribbean in the 17th Century: You are seafarers and adventurers, trying to increase your reputation with various nations, establish strong alliances, and obtain wealth and fame.
You must go all out to win — your opponents do not rest. Only if you manage to successfully implement your plans, victory shall be yours! This can be achieved through different strategies, upgrading your ship to a mighty vessel, engaging in combat, working as a privateer, building a network of assistants, setting off on expeditions, fulfilling quests, and much more.
But beware: your maneuvers should be carefully planned because the end of a round can come quickly! Immerse yourself in a colorful world full of adventures and opportunities. A new and splendid design by the master of strategic games – Alexander Pfister.
A unique story mode: You can optionally play Maracaibo as a campaign, experiencing an exciting story as you go. In the process, several surprises change how the game plays out! Climb aboard and set sail for Maracaibo!
Category Description for Strategy Games For All Ages
Please also see our Logic - Games section for more excellent strategy games.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Capstone Games |
| Grades: | 7-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 850000576063 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 11.6875 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 4.8 |
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