Havana: the heart of Cuba
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Havana is calling: build, bluff, and conquer Cuba.
In Havana: the heart of Cuba is not just about having money or materials: It takes cunning, timing and a pinch of recklessness . Each player tries to erect iconic buildings in the heart of the island, but the cards you play don't just decide your actions: they also determine the turn order , and this can completely change the game.
With only two cards to choose from each round, every decision is fraught with tension. Gather resources, hire workers, employ the right architect and defend yourself. from rivals who will try to tax or rob you. In Havana the challenge is not only to build, but reading other people's moves and striking at the perfect moment. Short, dynamic, and full of low blows: the Cuban capital does not forgive those who waste time.
Why "La Habana" is a strategic jewel
- 🏗️ Build buildings to accumulate victory points
- 🃏 Simultaneous picks : only two cards, but with decisive effects
- 💸 Bluff and Interaction : Steal, tax, or protect yourself from opponents
- ⚡ Quick Matches : 30–45 minutes of pure tension
- 🌴 Cuban atmosphere that makes every match warm and vibrant
Havana: The Heart of Cuba is a family-strategy board game. that gives strong emotions in a short time. Perfect for those who love fast-paced titles but full of tactical decisions, interaction and unpredictable moments . In Cuba, power is conquered brick by brick… and with a few well-played tricks.
Two cards face up, and the fate of Havana changes forever.
Havana: the heart of Cuba
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
– Objective : Build buildings to gain victory points. Each building requires a combination of money, workers, and materials; more expensive ones are worth more points. Only the building tiles on the sides of the two rows on the table are available for construction.
– Action cards : Each player has an identical deck of 13 cards. Each round, they play two of them face up, which determine both the action they can perform and the turn order.
– Order of play : The order is not fixed but depends on the numerical combination of the cards played (for example, 3 + 4 = 34). The lowest number goes first.
– Actions : cards allow you to earn money, steal resources, tax other players, defend yourself from theft, or obtain special conditions (for example, the architect is necessary for certain buildings).
– End of game : Players build until someone reaches the required number of victory points (usually 25). That player immediately wins the game.
📦 BOX CONTENTS
89 cards, 15 wooden worker tokens,
80 wooden bricks, 60 pesos,
1 jute bag, regulation.
🃏 SACHETS
63x88mm - Quantity 87
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In Cuba, they don't just build with bricks... but with cunning, timing and a hot rhythm.
Build your glory with bricks, rum, and anticipated moves made with your heart and brain.
Havana – Rumba-themed strategies under the Cuban sun
In the beating heart of Havana, your goal is not just to build… but to do it at the right time, in the right place, before anyone else .
You need materials, money, workers, yes — but also an unerring instinct for predicting what others will do , because in this city, whoever moves first, sets the pace.
Each turn is a dance of choices and numbers: two cards, a thousand possibilities, a single masterstroke.
There are those who steal, those who protect, those who plan in the shadows, and those who play dirty but elegantly. The Cuban capital does not forgive the slow, nor the overly greedy.
And as the buildings grow, you rise in the rankings… or are left to watch others dominate the city.
A family board game with a tactical soul and a Caribbean heart
La Habana is a strategic board game for 2-4 players , perfect for those who enjoy intelligent family challenges, where timing matters more than resources . Each player has 13 identical cards but can only play two of them per turn, generating unique combinations that determine both the available actions and the turn order .
In a refined and balanced system, constructing buildings becomes a race between planning, bluffing, and speed. All this is set in the magical atmosphere of Havana, with evocative illustrations and a short length that makes it ideal for those looking for a deep yet accessible game.
An Italian title by Ghenos Games , which smells of sun, strategy and cigars.
The lower you go, the sooner you play… but at what price?
In La Habana , every action is tied to a number: whoever scores the lowest value acts first , but often has to forgo stronger effects. It's a system that forces players to weigh every card , every turn, every risk.
Act now or wait and upgrade? It's not just a choice, it's a gameplay identity. And every build stolen from under an opponent's nose is a small victory to be savored like an ice-cold mojito.
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Cooperiamo.Poi ascoltiamo il capo.– FrogZen
Gioco in solo per rilassarmi.Litigo con me stesso.– SoloFrog
Mazzo perfetto.Pesco cinque zavorre.– Lady Meeple
Motore online.Al penultimo turno.– MechaFrog
Primo meeple posato.Posto sbagliato.– Capo Rana
Drafto con criterio.Ti nego la carta giusta.– Lady Croak
Spingo la fortuna.Lei non si muove.– Rana Fortuna
Tiro benissimo.Scrivo rimpianti.– Scribe Frog
Mi manca solo una carta.È nel tuo tableau.– Girinix
Elimino ogni sospetto.Tranne il colpevole.– SherFrog
Non mi affeziono.Sticker uno: lacrime.– Archivista Anfibio
È chiarissimo.Fino a pagina 17.– Maestro Ranaldo
Il downtime insegna la pazienza.E lo shopping di espansioni.– FrogBerto
Non è indecisione.È turismo nel regolamento.– La Rana Saggia
Cooperiamo.Poi ascoltiamo il capo.– FrogZen
Gioco in solo per rilassarmi.Litigo con me stesso.– SoloFrog
Mazzo perfetto.Pesco cinque zavorre.– Lady Meeple
Motore online.Al penultimo turno.– MechaFrog
Primo meeple posato.Posto sbagliato.– Capo Rana
Drafto con criterio.Ti nego la carta giusta.– Lady Croak
Spingo la fortuna.Lei non si muove.– Rana Fortuna
Tiro benissimo.Scrivo rimpianti.– Scribe Frog
Mi manca solo una carta.È nel tuo tableau.– Girinix
Elimino ogni sospetto.Tranne il colpevole.– SherFrog
Non mi affeziono.Sticker uno: lacrime.– Archivista Anfibio
È chiarissimo.Fino a pagina 17.– Maestro Ranaldo
Il downtime insegna la pazienza.E lo shopping di espansioni.– FrogBerto
Non è indecisione.È turismo nel regolamento.– La Rana Saggia
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