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Base game

Embarcadero

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Published
2021
Players
1–4
Play time
60–90 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
American WestCity Building
Mechanics:
Area controlHand managementTile laying

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Area control: Presence on the map decides who scores.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
Full publisher description

San Francisco, 1850. The Gold Rush is in full swing. Ships stream steadily in San Francisco Bay, brimming with would-be treasure hunters. Anchored off the coast of the boomtown lies a flotilla of abandoned vessels, their crews long since taken by gold fever. A few business moguls stake their claims on these derelict ships, towing them into the harbor to house their growing empires. Over time, this wharfside district, known as the embarcadero, would become the very heart of business enterprise in the thriving port city. In Embarcadero , players step into the shoes of these savvy entrepreneurs. Build San Francisco on the hulls of these abandoned vessels and carve out a foothold in the city council. Do you have what it takes to rule the waterfront? The game takes place over three rounds. In each round, players take turns playing cards and placing tiles to take control of wharves to earn points and influence. description from publisher

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