Shipyard (Second Edition)

What is Shipyard (Second Edition)

We’re in 19th century, sea transport is more and more important. Both corporations and naval forces require newer and newer ships. Try to put yourself in the role of their manufacturers. Hire employees, buy accessories, get favour of evaluating committees. Don’t forget to rent a canal and you can heave anchor.

Players take turns, beginning with a randomly selected player and continuing around the table clockwise. On their turn, they will choose one of the available actions from the Action Track. The action will get the player something they need to help build their ships. On the player's next turn, they will move that Action Card ahead of all the others and choose a different action.

If a player completes a ship on their turn (ships consists of little cards depicting bows, sterns, and (preferably several) middle pieces with several options to add equipment or crew), it is taken out for a shakedown cruise in a canal, during which they may score points for speed, crew, equipment, or safety.

As players take their turns, the line of Action Cards will advance around the Action Track. When the lead Action Card reaches the Starting Space again, the countdown marker moves down one space, and play continues.

Game details

Players

1–4

Age

+12

Duration

120 min

Difficulty

Heavy

Type

Board game

Year

2023

Mechanics

Contracts · End Game Bonuses · Modular Board

Categories

Economic · Industry / Manufacturing · Nautical

Designer

Vladimír Suchý

Publisher

Arrakis Games · Delicious Games · Jumping Turtle Games · MTS Games