Francis Drake
Bluffing · Exploration

Francis Drake

Game description from the publisher:

3–5 players120 minages 14medium difficulty
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What is Francis Drake

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?

Specs

Game details

Players
3–5
Age
+14
Duration
120 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2013
Mechanics
Order Counters · Push Your Luck · Secret Unit Deployment
Categories
Bluffing · Exploration · Nautical
Designer
Peter Hawes
Publisher
Kayal Games · Eagle-Gryphon Games · HUCH! · Ystari Games
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6.6Average rating
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What the community says about Francis Drake

mitridates2026
mitridates20269/10
great game, amazing! 06/12/2013: por fin lo pude jugar, excelente, en todo sentido. 29/01/2014: tercera vez que lo juego y definitivamente me encanta! fiel a mi tradición con este juego: tres veces jugad, tres veces quedé de tercero :(. 30/03/2014: Sigo sin ganar, pero me encanta este juego. Y a la próxima toca con expansiones.
chebinche
chebinche9.9/10
Excellent mercyless & chaotic euro for 5-6 players.
christianlafferla
christianlafferla7.5/10
*CONTENIDO: -base -EXP the expansions *IDIOMA: inglés / alemán *EXTRAS: minis pintadas
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How many players is Francis Drake for?

Francis Drake plays with 3–5 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 120 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 14.

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