Shipyard (Second Edition)

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Shipyard (Second Edition)

460.4Tableau Building

Players
1–4
Time
120 min
Complexity
Rating

Industrial-era magnates run shipyards to assemble and launch superior vessels while securing lucrative government contracts.

Gameplay

Players choose actions via a shifting rondel track to draft ship parts, crew, and equipment, assembling vessels. Completed ships cruise canals to score for speed, safety, and outfitting, while end-game government contracts and timing efficiency determine victory.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:7.43.23BoardGameGeek

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