Neptun cover
2014BGG rank #6,997

Neptun

by Dirk Henn · Queen Games

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Players3–5
Time45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age8+

About the game

What is Neptun?

Take the role of a Roman merchant in Neptun, delivering goods to cities and temples. Earn the most favor from the temples and win the game! The game is played over three game rounds, each consisting of three phases. Navigate the sea and coast to deliver on contracts you have acquired. But there is a catch. You get to determine the order of your contracts, but they must be filled in that order. So as you are acquiring and placing contracts, you must take into account where you are traveling. Phase 1 Acquire Contracts When you fulfill a contract (in phase 2: Fulfill Contracts), you receive either favor at the temple or gold, which can be used to buy favor but also may be used to extend your ship's range. Thus, gold can help you bridge that key leg of the journey so that you can deliver that contract in a timely fashion and be well positioned for the next part of your journey. Phase 2 Fulfill Contracts By laying out your contracts efficiently and navigating the sea and coastline effectively, you will earn the most favor (in phase 3: Scoring) from the temples and win the game. Phase 3 Scoring

How it plays

Mechanics

Open DraftingPoint to Point Movement

On the shelf

Categories

AncientMythologyNautical

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in Neptun?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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