Build the Most Influential Neighborhood in ‘Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena’

In Cartagena, Columbia, there’s apparently a long tradition of decorating doors with elaborate door knockers, or aldabas, as a symbol of status and influence. Now, the folks at Grand Gamers Guild have take this idea and made it into a fun tableau card laying game.

What Is Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena?

Aldabas: Doors of Catagena is a game for 2–4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 30 minutes to play. After a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year, it’s now available to preorder via Backerkit for $20.

Aldabas was designed by Nathaniel Levan and Joshua J Mills. It’s published by Grand Gamers Guild, with art by Josh Cappel and Juan David Vargas.

Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena Components

Note: My review is based on a prototype copy, so it is subject to change and may not reflect final component quality.

Inside the box, you’ll find:

• 81 door cards, in three colors and five suits.
• 48 cardboard coin tokens