Rio Grande Games Crossing Oceans: Economic Strategy Maritime Board Game for 2-4 Players, Ages 14+, 19th Century Trading Game with 45-90 Minute Gameplay

CROSSING OCEANS - "As a skilled shipping agent around 1900 you build up a blooming merchant fleet. With your steamships, you maintain regular lines from Europe to important ports all around the globe. With newer ships you can push your rivals out of their traditional ports. With the fastest ship in the North Atlantic you can compete for the prestigious Blue Riband. Supply your steamships with coal so that they are ready to earn income. Trade houses in ports can generate additional income. As the ships constructed between 1870 and 1914 grow bigger and ever more expensive, you have to act smart to keep your cash flowing. Keep an eye on your rivals when making your decisions throughout the game. They are keen to buy the best ships before you or occupy ports and lines that you would have wanted, as well as beating your fastest ships in the competition for the prestigious Blue Riband of the North Atlantic!" Towards the end of the 19th century, even larger and faster ocean liners revolutionized the growing maritime traffic. Daring shipping companies opened steamship lines to the most important ports worldwide. Modern steel juggernauts replace traditional sailing ships and competed intensely for dominance on the major shipping routes. As the owner of one of these companies, build a thriving fleet and guide it to economic prosperity. Acquire the most modern steamships on the market and take over precious ports from your rivals. Build an extensive network of trading posts and coal piers to expand the capabilities of your fleet. Make use of diverse options to carry out lucrative transports and win the prestigious Blue Riband of the North Atlantic. Crossing Oceans picks up the theme and some elements of the 2017 released board game Transatlantic, composing a new game on a large historical map of the world. Prepare to vie for power in the vast oceans of the world.

• BUILD A GLOBAL SHIPPING EMPIRE: Step into the role of a 19th-century shipping magnate and build a powerful steamship fleet to dominate international trade routes from Europe to key ports around the world.
• STRATEGIC ECONOMIC GAMEPLAY: Manage coal supplies, acquire advanced ships, and set up trade houses to maximize income. Plan your moves carefully and outmaneuver your rivals in a race for maritime dominance.
• COMPETE FOR THE BLUE RIBAND: Race across the Atlantic with your fastest ships to claim the prestigious Blue Riband and gain major bragging rights—and income!
• HISTORICAL & REPLAYABLE: Prepare to vie for power in the vast oceans of the world. Set on a large historical world map, this deep and competitive economic strategy game supports 2–4 players.