Endeavor: Age of Sail cover
2018BGG rank #207

Endeavor: Age of Sail

by Carl de Visser, Jarratt Gray · Burnt Island Games

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Players2–5
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age13+

About the game

What is Endeavor: Age of Sail?

In Endeavor: Age of Sail, players strive to earn glory for their empires. Sailing out from Europe and the Mediterranean, players will establish shipping routes and occupy cities the world over. As they do so, players will leverage their growing industry, culture, finance, and Influence, building their engine and extending their reach into the far-flung regions of the world. In this second edition, players will experience: Double-sided board to accommodate different player counts Variable starting set ups with new buildings Exploits to enhance the mechanisms and story of the different regions Updated visuals by the original artist and graphic designer, Josh Cappel —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceConnectionsEnd Game BonusesOpen DraftingPoint to Point MovementSet CollectionSimulationTech Trees / Tech TracksTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

ExplorationNauticalRenaissance

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