Cargo Noir - How to Play 🎲 and Why It's a Gem 💎

[@jasonsmith1133]

Also Nidavellir is FANTASTIC.

[@grog3514]

It's just standard set collection with a good bidding mechanism. I think the set collection and token upgrading feels a bit gamery too.

[@westaylor7078]

The fact that Cargo Noirs main mechanic is auctions is probably the reason it didn't become very popular. In my experience most casual gamers just don't enjoy that mechanic as much as more serious gamers. I love auction games but my family groans everytime I pull out a Knizia or a euro game that centers on auctions. My taste in games aligns pretty well with yours so I am sure I would like this game.

[@BoardGems]

It's an auction that doesn't feel like an auction! But anyway, auctions have really fallen out of favour in the last 15 or 20 years, even among hobbyists.

[@lmoran76]

I encountered your channel about a month ago. 4 "games I have never heard about" later ,(which I managed to purchase , you became my favorite board game channel . Thanks

[@salvatoremarcone4928]

I got it for free, taking advantage of that promotion, along with Mystery Express. I was interested in Mystery Express and I knew very little about Cargo Noir. Ended up getting rid of ME and keeping this one. All you say about this game (and others) is definitely true. Thank you for your videos

[@janiceammons7722]

I am so glad that you created this video. As a result, I acquired a copy and enjoyed my first play. So thank you! One point of possible confusion . . . Around 10:55 in the video you said that if it is your turn and your ship is on the tallest stack of coins at a port, then you get to pay those coins and claim its cargo. But the rules indicate that you can claim the cargo only when yours is the *only* ship at that port.

[@BoardGems]

Sure. In practice, it's the same thing. By your next turn, opponents can't have ships in there unless they're on taller stacks.

[@Kolvorok]

I am sure you'd love Tulip Bubble then... the auctions are similar, but there is a reward for participating, plus there is a fluctuating market.

[@jasonsmith1133]

I love Cargo Noir. Gets no love but it is great. My only issue is the last round feels not good so I might be playing it wrong.

[@BoardGems]

The last round is normal, and as a result feels weird. 🙂 Sounds like you're playing it right!

[@BGMechanics]

@@BoardGems yeah. I am apparently. Just feels weird.