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The Shores of Tripoli

The Shores of Tripoli

Fort Circle Games · 2020
1–245–60 min12+ yrs2.1/5 complexity7.4 BGG#3.171 BGG1,6 KCouplesStrategy
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From the end of the American Revolution, commercial vessels of the young United States republic were easy prey for the pirates of the Barbary coast. In 1801, newly inaugurated President Thomas Jefferson was eager to put an end to this threat and sent a "squadron of observation" to the Mediterranean.

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From the end of the American Revolution, commercial vessels of the young United States republic were easy prey for the pirates of the Barbary coast. In 1801, newly inaugurated President Thomas Jefferson was eager to put an end to this threat and sent a "squadron of observation" to the Mediterranean. As the squadron arrived in Gibraltar, they learned that the bashaw of Tripoli had already declared WAR!

The Shores of Tripoli plays out this exciting episode of Early American military history. As the United States, one player will pressure Tripolitania to allow the free movement of American merchant vessels - or face the consequences. As the bashaw of Tripoli, the other player will continue the lucrative piracy of the fearsome corsairs while countering the American threat on land and sea.

Beautiful and informative cards represent historical events and leaders from the First Barbary War. Players can move ships, start battles, go on pirate raids, engage in diplomacy and receive reinforcements. Includes over 80 wooden playing pieces, 24 dice and a premium mounted map.

—description from the publisher

AWARDS Best 2-Player Game of 2020 (New York magazine) Top 15 Games of 2020 (#7, Paste magazine) Game of the Year 2020 Nominee (Meeple Mountain) Best 2-Player Game of 2020 (Meeple Mountain) Top 10 Games of 2020 (#4, Cody Carlson) Best 2-Player Game of 2020 (Rolling Dice & Taking Names) Wargame of the Year (RMN Gamer) Top 6 Solitaire Wargames of 2020 (Wayne Hansen) Top 10 Entry-Level Wargames (#3, Midnight Boardgaming) Top 3 Solo Wargames to Start (#2, Beyond Solitaire) The Spiel Foundation "Spiel of Approval"

game anatomy
Complexity2.1 / 5
BGG rating7.4 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
45–60 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#3.171
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Q4How many players does The Shores of Tripoli support?
The Shores of Tripoli is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Shores of Tripoli take?
A game of The Shores of Tripoli takes about 45–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Shores of Tripoli for?
The Shores of Tripoli is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is The Shores of Tripoli?
The Shores of Tripoli has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.1 out of 5.
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