Understanding How to Play Le Havre: Rule Clarifications

When we’re playing Le Havre, there are a few important rules that we need to clarify to ensure everyone understands how the game works. Let’s dive right in!

Choosing Which Building to Build or Buy

Here’s the deal: When it’s your turn to build or buy a building, you get to choose which one you want. Simple, right? But here’s the catch — you can only choose from the buildings that are in the Building Proposals. You can’t just pick any random building you fancy, it has to be one of the choices on the table.

Once you’ve made your choice, you take the building card and place it in front of you. This card belongs to you now, and it’s an important part of your strategy. So choose wisely!

Building the Chosen Building

Now that you’ve chosen your building, it’s time to actually build it. To do this, you’ll need to pay the appropriate cost, as indicated on the card. Make sure you have enough resources and money to cover the cost — you don’t want to be stuck with an unbuilt building!

Once you’ve paid the cost, congratulations! The building is now complete and ready to be used. Buildings can give you all sorts of benefits and advantages, so be sure to utilize them to their fullest potential.

Buying Buildings from Other Players

Remember, you also have the option to buy a building from another player. This can be a great way to expand your options and gain an advantage. If you choose to buy a building from someone else, the same rules apply — you need to pay the cost, and the building card becomes yours. It’s like adding to your own little empire!

So, there you have it — important clarifications that will help you navigate the intricate world of Le Havre. Just remember to choose your buildings wisely, pay the costs, and use your newly acquired buildings to your advantage. Happy building!

When it comes to the Building Proposals in the game, there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, the topmost buildings in the pile can be either bought or built. It’s up to you to decide which option is best for your strategy.

However, it’s important to note that buildings that already belong to the town cannot be built. These buildings have already been constructed and are only available for purchase. So if you’re looking to expand your town, you’ll need to consider the options that are available.

No Token limit

One advantage of the Building Proposals is that there is no limit to the number of Tokens you can use. This means you can buy or build as many buildings as you want, as long as you have enough Tokens to do so.

Building Proposals emptied

Another thing to keep in mind is that once a building is bought or built, it is removed from the Building Proposals pile. This means that the options available to you will change as the game progresses. It’s important to stay flexible and adapt your strategy based on the current state of the Building Proposals.

Change money, but no change for food or energy

In the game, you can change your money for Tokens in order to buy or build buildings. However, it’s important to note that you cannot change your money for additional resources like food or energy. This means you’ll need to carefully manage your resources and make strategic decisions about when and how to use your money.

Always round to the player’s disadvantage

When it comes to calculations in the game, there is a rule that always rounds the numbers in a way that is disadvantageous to the player. This means that you’ll need to be careful when planning your moves and take into account these rounding rules. They can have a big impact on your strategy and the outcomes of your decisions.

Taking out a loan

If you find yourself in need of some extra money, you have the option to take out a loan. This can be a helpful way to get the funds you need to buy or build buildings. However, it’s important to remember that taking out a loan will come with a cost. You’ll need to pay interest on the loan, so it’s important to consider whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Repaying a loan

If you do decide to take out a loan, it’s important to have a plan in place for repaying it. Loans will need to be repaid with interest, so you’ll need to factor in these costs when making your financial decisions. It’s important to carefully consider whether taking out a loan is the best option for your strategy and weigh the potential benefits against the drawbacks.

Buildings

The buildings in the game are an important aspect of your strategy. They can provide you with various benefits and advantages, so it’s important to choose wisely. Consider the different types of buildings available and their unique abilities. Think about how they can help you achieve your goals and make informed decisions about which buildings to buy or build.

I want to talk to you about the different buildings in this game. They each have their own unique features and functions. Some buildings, like the Bank, don’t allow you to do anything but are important for the person who owns them. You can tell these buildings apart because they have a padlock symbol at the top.

In the beginning of the game, the Craftsman’s buildings are the most important. But as the game progresses, you’ll see that the differences between the types of buildings become more relevant. This is especially true for the Town Hall, the Bank, the Guild House, and the Business Park. These buildings are called Standard and Special buildings, and their value depends on the other buildings you have.

If you see a plus symbol on a card, it means that its value is connected to other cards or resources. For example, cards with a Hammer or a Fisherman symbol give bonuses to the Clay Mound, the Colliery, the Fishery, and the Town Square. You can find more information about these buildings in the overview.

Sometimes, you’ll come across building cards that allow multiple actions, like the Marketplace and the Business Office. They give you more flexibility in what you can do.

Another important feature you’ll see in some buildings is the Arrow symbol. This symbol allows you to upgrade goods from one type to another. You can do this as many times as you want, unless there’s a restriction. The number above the arrow will tell you how many times you can upgrade, like “6x”. Some buildings also have a condition that requires you to add energy for each upgrade or for the whole upgrade at once, like the Bakehouse and the Brickworks.

I hope this helps you understand the different types of buildings and their functions. Good luck with your game!