7th Sea: City of Five Sails cover
2023BGG rank #7,390

7th Sea: City of Five Sails

by Tom Brown, Robert Croy, Case Kiyonaga, Case Lopez, Chris Medico · Pine Box Entertainment

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Players2–4
Time20–80m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age12+

About the game

What is 7th Sea: City of Five Sails?

7th Sea: City of Five Sails is an expandable card game set in the swashbuckling world of the 7th Sea roleplaying game by John and Jennifer Wick, and Kevin Wilson. Players control one of five factions as they fight to influence, control, and explore the independent and unruly city of Five Sails. It is typically played with two players, but multiplayer variants will allow more players to get into the game. During the game, each player represents a leader who, along with their allies, explore locations and fight both with swords and with wits for overall influence over the city. Along with each player’s individual deck, 7th Sea: City of Five Sails also includes an element of randomness in the form of a separate, shared deck that represents the city itself with unusual characters, items, and events that change the focus of the game. Combat is resolved in a unique “back and forth” style reminiscent of challenging swordplay. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action / EventArea Majority / InfluenceDeck ConstructionHand ManagementPush Your LuckStat Check ResolutionVariable Player PowersVictory Points as a Resource

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameFantasyPirates

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