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PORTS OF EUROPE
In 2007 The Game Master introduced the first harbour game Rotterdam. This game featured a new game concept with a unique dynamic game flow. Now, three years later, a worthy successor will be presented: Antwerpen.

Antwerpen

Antwerpen
The reliable basics game mechanisms of the first harbour game in the series Ports of Europe, Rotterdam, are still in place. On top of that Antwerpen has a few interesting new game elements. We gladly introduce the special locks which form a barrier between the outer and the inner harbour. Getting into the inner docks will be possible when the players collect the cards to open or switch the locks. Bring Cocoa, Potatoes, Toys and Barley to the right harbours and there is a wide variety in bonuses to be gained. The players will enjoy all elements of a harbour: loading cargo, navigating your ships, transfer goods in the harbours and process the goods to products for the European market. Also trading is part of the game fun!

Straightforward game rules
The game play of Antwerpen is even more compact than Rotterdam. It gives players more control and variance. Therefore introducing more tactical decision in the game. In your turn, you may choose to place one of your ships on the game board or you may choose to move the ships. The third option in a turn is to exchange one of your assignments. Special action cards contribute to more dynamics of the game, without sacrificing control.

More control
In comparison with the first harbour game Rotterdam, Antwerpen is easier to learn and on top of that it gives the players more control. More control is gained through special cards which allow you to accumulate actions in a turn. Also a ship which arrives in a harbour immediately brings you the product. The players can see what products are being produced in each harbour, which brings them a clear goal to reach. The excitement will still hold since you are not the only transport tycoon on the river Schelde.

International version in 4 languages
Together with Asmodée Benelux The Game Master will introduce a multilingual version of the harbour game Antwerpen. The available languages of the rules are: Flemish, French, English and German.

Characteristics of the harbour games:
- Players: 2-4
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Age: 8 and up

Upgrade of Rotterdam
Since the boardgame Rotterdam is also being reprinted together with Antwerpen, the game Rotterdam has also received an upgrade in style and rules. The art work of Wim Euverman shows a new Rotterdam cover and game board. The rules include two nice variants which have evolved during the 3 years the game has been on the market:

Safe Harbour: actions cards cannot be used against ships in a harbour
Open product cards: now you can see what rewards you receive in each harbour

Availability of the games
From September 1, both harbour games Antwerpen and Rotterdam will be available. Asmodée Benelux will be distributing Antwerpen in Belgium and France. Le Joueur will be distributing Rotterdam in France and Belgium. The Game Master BV will be distributing Rotterdam and Antwerpen in The Netherlands and in other international markets not covered by our partners Asmodée and Le Joueur.
For further questions on these games of the Ports of Europe Game Series please contact The Game Master. Also if you are interested in distributing these games in your countries please contact us.