Empire The Board Game

Explore The New World in an Age of Discovery! Ideal for both casual and experienced gamers, with convenient and flexible play times. A mid-weighted game suitable for Family, Friends, Frenemies & Geeks. "In the Age of Sail your Navigators have been tasked with the challenge of discovering new lands & trade routes beyond the known horizon. Sail into the unknown... Find exotic new treasures that will be the envy of your adversaries. Rumour has it that the sumptuous riches of The Indies can be found east or west, the choice my friend is yours... But can you build a global trade Empire to withstand the test of time? Good luck!" Explore, Build, Trade and Defend in the world of Empire The Boardgame. Utilise all of your cunning in this grand game of global chess that is easy to play, yet endless to master. Explore the world first for bonuses and settle your Ports for resources, but be sure to avoid the pirates along the way! Players collect money from their markets and conduct trade & purchases before moving their Ships around the world. Build Strongholds to defend your prized assets, stock up on Empire Cards to both defend your Monopolies and shift the balance of power with other players. The winner of the game is the player which advances farthest along the Monopoly tracker to become the most famous and successful in this new modern strategy classic. —description from the designer