Airships
- Designer Andreas Seyfarth
- Publisher Queen Games , Corfix , G3
- Illustration Jo Hartwig
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Airships, players build an impressive fleet of airships by cleverly combining three colored dice with card values. You construct hangars, hire engineers, and build engines aiming to complete the famous Hindenburg. The game offers tactical challenges where dice act as resources and currency, similar to games like Kingsburg. Success depends on optimizing dice results and collecting the right sets.
Who Is This Game For?
This family game suits 2 to 4 players aged 10 and up, with a typical playtime of around 60 minutes. It requires moderate tactical thinking but no deep prior experience, making it accessible for casual and family gamers who enjoy dice and set collection mechanics.
How It Works
Airships centers on dice rolling: you roll three colored dice and use their results as resources. Through open drafting, players select dice values. Combining dice with card values lets you build hangars, engineers, and engines. Collecting sets supports your airship construction. The player with the best combination wins.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Andreas Seyfarth, known for strategic games, Airships offers a tactical dice game with an airship theme. It was nominated in 2008 for the Golden Geek Best Family Board Game. The game belongs to the airship/zeppelin theme family and is comparable to Kingsburg and To Court the King due to its resource dice mechanics.
Awards
2008
Pro
- Tactical dice game with about 60 minutes playtime
- Combines Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Set Collection
- Designed by renowned Andreas Seyfarth
- 2008 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game nominee
Contra
- Only for 2 to 4 players
- No solo mode included
- Suitable for ages 10 and up, not for very young children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in the era of airships and zeppelins, focusing on building hangars and engines to assemble an impressive fleet. It captures the industrial development of aviation.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Use dice results flexibly and focus on combining card values to build your airship fleet effectively.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Airships is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game of Airships lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
As a family game, it requires no deep prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Airships combines dice as resources with open drafting and set collection, similar to Kingsburg but with an airship theme.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, with an age recommendation of 10+ and moderate complexity, it fits well for families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, and Set Collection creates tactical and varied gameplay.
Fazit
Airships is recommended for families and casual players seeking tactical dice gameplay with moderate duration. Players preferring complex strategies might find it light.
