Navegador
- Designer Mac Gerdts
- Publisher PD-Verlag , Cranio Creations , Ediciones MasQueOca , The Game Master BV , New Games Order, LLC
- Illustration Marina Fahrenbach , Mac Gerdts
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players manage ships, found colonies, and trade goods like sugar, gold, and spices. Actions include hiring workers, building structures, and acquiring privileges. The rondel mechanic governs turn choices, while market dynamics influence income. The game simulates Portuguese sea exploration and colonial expansion in the 15th and 16th centuries, with competitive resource management.
Who Is This Game For?
Navegador targets experienced gamers aged 12 and up who enjoy complex economic and strategic planning. With a 90-minute playtime, it fits well into game nights. Beginners will need some time to learn the rondel and market mechanics.
How It Works
Players use a rondel to choose actions such as moving ships (area movement), hiring workers, and founding colonies. They trade goods on a market that affects their earnings. Advantage tokens add tactical options. Players compete for privileges and develop their fleets and buildings to score points.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Mac Gerdts, Navegador combines rondel, market, and area movement mechanics within a historical Portuguese Age of Discovery setting. It was nominated for the 2010 Jogo do Ano and Meeples Choice Award, marking it as a notable strategic economic game.
Awards
2011
2011
2011
2011
- 2010 Jogo do Ano — Nominated
- 2010 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Historical setting in the Age of Discoveries
- Combination of rondel, market, and area movement mechanics
- Multiple award nominations for strategy games
- Tactical depth through privileges and worker management
Contra
- No solo mode included
- Complex rules require learning effort
- 90-minute playtime demands patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set during Portugal's Age of Discoveries in the 15th and 16th centuries, players explore new lands, establish colonies, and trade valuable goods like sugar, gold, and spices.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding the rondel and market mechanics to plan your actions efficiently and manage resources well.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Navegador supports 2 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players comfortable with complex economic and strategic mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Navegador uniquely blends rondel action selection with market and area movement in a Portuguese Age of Discovery theme.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 12 and complex rules, Navegador is better suited for experienced players rather than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of rondel, market mechanics, and area movement provides diverse strategic choices.
Fazit
Navegador is recommended for players looking for a strategic economic game with historical depth and complex mechanics.
