How many players is Ships?

Ships plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Ships take to play?

A game of Ships takes 120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Ships rates 6.9/10 from 1,049 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / nautical game built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement.

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Ships (2015)

2–4 players · 120 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 120 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 13+ who like exploration games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Ships

Explore the seas, spread your influence, and continue to upgrade your fleet.

Exploration Nautical Transportation

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement · Designer: Martin Wallace

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Ships FAQ

How many players is Ships?: Ships plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Ships take to play?: A game of Ships takes 120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ships any good?: Ships rates 6.9/10 from 1,049 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / nautical game built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement.