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Francis Drake

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  1. 5 out of 10

    Really a Bling Bling! Game component wise, but gameplay wise, not that bling... :( Where is the development between the three ages?

  2. 6.5 out of 10

    Solid worker placement game. The bluffing/outguessing your opponents aspect plays a significant factor, which, depending on how good you are at reading your opponents and with what degree of predictability they are playing, can be either an element of skill or of luck. +Excellent component quality. +Interesting combination of mechanics. +Strong thematic connection. +Straight forward rules set. -Sailing disc placement can be something of a crap shoot.

  3. 7 out of 10

    Really enjoy this game, and want to give it a 9, but haven't played it enough. I have only played it 3 time so far, but love the mechanics. This game feels like there are 2 mini-games included. You first walk down Plymouth street to prepare for your voyage, and then you set sail and conquest or collect goods. Would love to be able to play this more often. Traded for Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

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Game description from the publisher:

Return to a bustling Plymouth Harbor in 1572 as an aspiring Elizabethan captain making preparations for three exciting voyages to the Spanish Main in search of fame and fortune! As captains, players will have to plan their missions and provision their ships accordingly.

Francis Drake is a race to see who can set sail and reach the Spanish Main first. The riches of the Aztec and Inca Empires await these swashbuckling captains. Many tough decisions must be made before each voyage:

How many crew members, guns, and trade goods will be needed?
What supplies will be needed to reach deep into the Caribbean?
Will a stronger galleon be needed to attack the treasure fleets?
Can special charts from the Spanish Admiral and Governor help?
Will the Queen or rich investors back the voyage?
What information can the informer give?
Will Drake himself be available to guide the voyage?
Who will get the use of the Golden Hind?

Each new voyage has its own challenges to overcome, but the captured gold, silver, and jewels should greatly please the Queen. Get ready for the voyage of a lifetime!

Ages

14+
Players

2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players, 5 Players
Play Time

90m – 120m
Designer

Peter Hawes
Mechanics

Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, Set Collection, Time Track, Worker Placement
Theme

Bluffing, Nautical, Pirates, Renaissance, Exploration
Publisher

Eagle-Gryphon Games, HUCH!, Kayal Games, Ystari Games
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