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Crossing Oceans - A strategy board game where you become a 19th century shipping company owner and conquer the Atlantic Ocean

Crossing Oceans is a highly strategic board game set in the golden age of maritime trade at the end of the 19th century.
Players take on the role of ambitious shipping company owners, building their fleets and striving for economic prosperity.
Your management skills will be put to the test in the world of shipping business set in the North Atlantic.

Game Overview

Crossing Oceans is a strategy board game for 2-4 players with a playtime of approximately 60-90 minutes.
It's aimed at ages 14 and up and offers a great mix of economic strategy and nautical elements.
Created by renowned board game designer Mac Gerdts, this title brings the world of 19th century maritime to life with beautiful artwork by artist Dominik Mayer.
The publisher is Rio Grande Games, a well-known name in the board game world.

Game attractions and features

Fleet Building and Strategic Expansion

• Acquire new steamships and expand your fleet.
• Each ship has its own unique characteristics, and the ship you choose will have a major impact on how the game plays out.
• Competition with rival companies is fierce, and securing valuable ports is key to victory.

Building a trade network

• Expand the reach and capabilities of your fleet by building an extensive network of trading posts and coal docks.
• Establishing efficient transport routes and conducting the most profitable trade is the path to success.
• Strategic location of bases that takes geographical factors into consideration is required.

Diverse game mechanics

Crossing Oceans employs two main mechanisms: network building and pickup and delivery.
This makes it important to establish strategic trade routes and plan efficient supply transport, rather than simply moving ships.
Use a variety of options to make advantageous transports and gain an advantage over other players.

North Atlantic Blue Ribbon Award Winner

In the game, you can also aim to win the "Blue Ribbon Award" for conquering the fastest route across the North Atlantic.
This requires fleet management that combines speed and efficiency, adding further depth to the competition between players.

Historical background and worldview

"Crossing Oceans" inherits the theme and some elements of "Transatlantic," which was released in 2017, and is a new game set on historical maps of the world.
The end of the 19th century was a time of rapid development in steamship technology and increased international trade.
This game faithfully recreates this historical background, allowing you to experience the excitement and challenges of the maritime business of that time.

Flow of play

On their turn, each player chooses an action, such as acquiring ships, developing ports, or establishing trade routes.
We are constantly faced with important decisions, such as how to allocate limited resources and whether to pursue short-term profits or prioritize long-term strategies.
Aim to develop your company while keeping an eye on the trends of other players.

Crossing Oceans is a deep board game that beautifully combines economic strategy and nautical elements.
With a reasonable play time of around 60-90 minutes for 2-4 players, it offers a wealth of strategic options and decision-making opportunities.
Becoming the owner of a 19th century shipping company, building a fleet, and expanding your trade network will be a fascinating experience for strategy game enthusiasts.
Crossing Oceans combines a historically based worldview, beautiful artwork, and sophisticated gameplay mechanics to give you the chance to build your own maritime empire.

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