Garphill Games: The Great Sea - Strategy Board Game, Conquest Combat & Commerce On Land & Sea, Map Movement & Action Selection, Ages 14+, 2-4 Players

Why it's a great deal

• PHOENICIAN SEA EMPIRE: Lead the legendary city states of Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, or Arwad as you command fleets, expand influence, and recreate the achievements of master traders and navigators across the ancient Mediterranean.

• STRATEGIC DICE PLACEMENT: Use dice-placement and action selection mechanics to construct ships, mobilize fleets, research technologies, and make critical decisions that shape your path to victory.

• COMMERCE OR CONQUEST: Pursue victory through trade dominance or military strength by fortifying routes, upgrading ships, and controlling key locations without relying on traditional victory points.

• CONTROL ANCIENT TEMPLES: Compete for valuable temple sites across the map, using strategic positioning and careful planning to gain influence and achieve your ultimate objective before opponents.

• EPIC MEDITERRANEAN GAMEPLAY: Designed for 2–4 players ages 14 and up, with approximately 120 minutes of playtime focused on fleet management, exploration, trading, and ancient civilization strategy.