How To Play - beleduc TROPICANO Spielanleitung

22510 Tropicano
Far out in the ocean is a small, mysterious island where people say a treasure is hidden. Four adven-
turous pirates want to find the treasure and dig it up. However, the young pirates can't approach
the island directly by boat, because the surrounding sea is too rough and dangerous – and they
would all get seasick! Then they have the idea of building a bridge. This will help them reach their
goal in safety, even though the big waves make building difficult. Keep a cool head and use your
building skills, and your pirate may be the first to make a stable bridge which he can cross to reach
the island and find the treasure.
The players take turns to throw the symbol dice and gradually construct a bridge with the pieces
thrown. The first player to finish building a complete bridge to the small island is allowed to cross it
straight away and dig up the treasure.
Game preparations
The game board is placed in the middle of the table, within easy reach of all the players. The palm
tree is assembled and set up at the centre of the island. Then the (kindergarten) teacher takes a
"treasure" (e.g. a jelly bear, or a little treasure chest) and hides it under the palm tree. Now each
player can choose a pirate figure, and place it on the island at a corner of the game board which has
the same colour. The dice and the bridge sections are set out ready.
Tip: When setting up the game, sort the bridge sections according to length, then it will be easier to
see which bridge sections are still available.

How to play

The players take turns in a clockwise direction. The youngest player goes first, and throws the
symbol dice. He is allowed to take the bridge sections which are shown on the dice, and put them in
place by his island straight away. Here is an example:
Throw the dice Take these pieces
– Place the game board in the
middle of the table
– Assemble the palm tree, set it
up on the island
– Select a "treasure", and bury it
– Place the game figures in their
starting positions
– Set out the dice and the
bridge sections beside the
board
Build a bridge
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