Le Platte Studios launches Carnival board game. Santimanitay board game.

Play mas with Santimanitay: Race to the Stage board game

The “Santimanitay: Race to the Stage” board game created by Warren Le Platte brings the vibrant culture of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival directly to tabletops worldwide. This innovative tabletop experience allows players to immerse themselves in the excitement of playing mas, capturing the rich traditions and competitive spirit of the Caribbean festival season.

The release highlights the expanding scope of Caribbean-inspired creative products and independent game design. Detailed coverage outlines how the mechanics reflect traditional J’Ouvert and costume band dynamics, offering both educational value and entertainment. Readers gain insight into local entrepreneurship, cultural preservation through modern media, and the artistic journey behind bringing indigenous Caribbean narratives into the global gaming market.

Key Takeaways

Santimanitay: Race to the Stage is a tabletop board game celebrating Trinidad and Tobago Carnival culture.
Warren Le Platte designed the game to showcase local traditions through interactive family entertainment.
Players navigate various challenges to experience the journey of playing mas and reaching the stage.

Carnival time in Trinidad and Tobago is usually pumping with excitement and while some of you may not want the fun to end others may not have gotten the chance to experience the season in person. The mas playing enjoyment can well continue or be experienced through the dynamic board game Santimanitay: Race to the Stage.

Le Platte Studios launches Carnival board game. Warren Le Platte, third from left, poses with the live characters from the Santimanitay board game at the launch at UWI, St Augustine in April 2017. Photo by Jason Regis — *Warren Le Platte, third from left, poses with UWI students who portray the characters from the Santimanitay board game at the launch at UWI, St Augustine in April 2017. Photo by Jason Regis*

This colourful board game brings to life the masqueraders you will see on the streets when parading through Port of Spain, San Fernando, Arima and Scarborough. It is the perfect souvenir to remember your Carnival experience and an excellent activity to bring friends and family together on game night.

Santimanitay a Le Platte Studios creation

Santimanitay board game is another fantastic cultural idea by Warren Le Platte, director of Le Platte Studios, a visual arts local company involved in diverse creations. Popular works include artistic Carnival costume designs, exceptional graphic artworks, amusing video productions, and vibrant photography.

Le Platte Studios promotes this message about the board game: “Santimanitay requires you to do something a little different. Indulge in fun and ‘ole talk’ with friends and family, face to face! Side effects may include, quality entertainment, friendly competition and copious amounts of enjoyment.”

Le Platte Studios launches Carnival board game. Live characters from the Santimanitay board game have fun at the launch at UWI, St Augustine in April 2017. Photo by Jason J Regis — UWI students portray the characters from the Santimanitay: Race to the Stage board game as part of a festival management project at the launch of the game at Daaga Hall, University of the West Indies, St Augustine in April 2017. Photo by Jason J Regis

Le Platte Studios launches Carnival board game. Participants at the Santimanitay launch at UWI, St Augustine in April 2017. Photo by Jason J Regis — *Participants at the Santimanitay launch at UWI, St Augustine in April 2017. Photo by Jason J Regis*

Get your Santimanitay board game while stocks last

Many visitors to Trinidad and Tobago who are flooding the stores in search of souvenirs and those locals who just want piece of the action can obtain the Santimanitay: Race to the Stage board game by visiting Santimanitay’s Facebook page and placing your order. You can also purchase the game online at D Market Movers website or visit a local store at: