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2020BGG rank #3,821

Windward

by Daniel Aronson, Hayden Lapiska, Nick Tompkins · PlayMonster

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Players1–5
Time30–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Windward?

You are a captain flying your Ship on the skies of the gaseous planet Celus. Gain the most notoriety by sailing the skies, hunting cresters, fighting opponents. Whichever player has the most notoriety points at the end of the game is the winner. To gain notoriety, you can trade in Crester teeth and gas at the trading post. Players take turns to move their ships, take actions, use supply cards, and battle other players.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area MovementBiasCooperative GameDice RollingGrid MovementHand ManagementModular BoardPick-up and DeliverSolo / Solitaire GameTradingVariable Player PowersWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureAviation / FlightDiceMiniaturesNauticalSpace ExplorationTransportation

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