Set Sail!

Versal Technologies, Inc. · 2004

2–430 min6+ yrs1.3/5 complexity4.4 BGG47Kids

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Set Sail! is a fun, fast-paced card game for the whole family that draws players into the Age of Sail. Be the first to exploit the resources of the new world! Play is fast as all players simultaneously build ships and set sail!

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Set Sail! is a fun, fast-paced card game for the whole family that draws players into the Age of Sail. Be the first to exploit the resources of the new world!

Play is fast as all players simultaneously build ships and set sail! Ships are built by playing cards from your deck in order onto ships shared by all players. Play the last card on a ship to set sail. The first player to use all his or her cards wins!

Featuring original illustrations inspired by the artwork and national flags of the period, Set Sail! educates as well as entertains. It only takes a few minutes to learn and features a number of rule variations to intrigue players of all ages.

game anatomy

Complexity1.3 / 5

BGG rating4.4 / 10

Vibe

Kids

Play time

30 min

Players

2–4

Recommended age

6+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Set Sail!?

Set Sail! is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Set Sail! — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Set Sail! support?

Set Sail! is played by 2–4 players.

Q5How long does a game of Set Sail! take?

A game of Set Sail! takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Set Sail! for?

Set Sail! is recommended from age 6.

Q7How complex is Set Sail!?

Set Sail! has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.3 out of 5.

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