2022S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- Videos
- 110
- Creators
- 77
Mainly reviews
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
The Great Sea
2026S J Macdonald, Zach Smith
- Videos
- 7
- Creators
- 5
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. The Great Sea is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, and 2 recorded sessions.
2 - 4 players
90 - 120 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
From their homeland in the Levant to the distant shores of Carthage, the Phoenicians made a name for themselves as master traders, seafarers, and navigators. Their fierce bireme galleys dominated the Mediterranean, with a focus on protecting their vital trade networks. They developed a new script for writing and produced jewelry, pottery, intricate glassware, and highly valuable purple fabrics. As a city state leader of Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, or Arwad, you need to assemble your fleet and establish your influence across The Great Sea. The aim of The Great Sea is to be the first player to gain victory through conquest or commerce. Players must construct and mobilize their ships, fortify their trade routes, and research new technologies for land and sea. Key to their success will be controlling the various ancient temple sites across the map. The game ends immediately once a player's temple marker reaches the same space as either their combat or trade marker. -description from the publisher
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Which video should I watch for The Great Sea?
The Great Sea has 7 videos from 5 creators: 3 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides and 2 playthroughs. They date from March to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "The Great Sea - Official How to Play. Complete, Clear, Concise Board Game Tutorial" by Meeple University, which runs 30 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Great Sea - Ships, Shields & Salty Revenge. Overview and Skit." by Meeple University. 3 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "The Great Sea - 3 Player Runthrough" by Garphill Games, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Wayfarers of the South Tigris, Viscounts of the West Kingdom, Architects of the West Kingdom and Paladins of the West Kingdom, also by S J Macdonald.
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About The Great Sea
From BoardGameGeek:
From their homeland in the Levant to the distant shores of Carthage, the Phoenicians made a name for themselves as master traders, seafarers, and navigators. Their fierce bireme galleys dominated the Mediterranean, with a focus on protecting their vital trade networks. They developed a new script for writing and produced jewelry, pottery, intricate glassware, and highly valuable purple fabrics. As a city state leader of Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, or Arwad, you need to assemble your fleet and establish your influence across The Great Sea. The aim of The Great Sea is to be the first player to gain victory through conquest or commerce. Players must construct and mobilize their ships, fortify their trade routes, and research new technologies for land and sea. Key to their success will be controlling the various ancient temple sites across the map. The game ends immediately once a player's temple marker reaches the same space as either their combat or trade marker. -description from the publisher
Designers
S J Macdonald, Zach Smith
Artist
Sam Phillips
Publisher
Garphill Games
Categories
AncientNautical
Mechanics