What is the effect of my position?

Throughout the game the starting player card is passed on.  Notice that if you play among first players in the round, your opponents will have an advantage in their decision making, because they will know if and how many coins you placed as a wager. If you play among last players in the round, you can use this information for your own benefit.

If you think that others are playing trade, then attack!

Playing attack is profitable when other players are playing trade. If your opponents play trade and you are attacking, you will gain not only the whole ship’s cargo, but your opponents’ wagers as well! Do not forget that leftover loot is divided from the starting player. If you are last in the round, you can get less coins than others even if you attack successfully.