Shipyard

Build and launch 19th-century ships through a canal evaluation using rondel-driven action selection.

👥 2–4 players⏱ approx. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+

★ 6.7 · BGG #992

Who it's for

Euro gamers who enjoy assembly puzzles and want a unique ship-building theme with rondel-driven decisions.

Not for you if…

You prefer faster games or find component-assembly puzzles fiddly rather than satisfying.

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Vibe's take

ship assembly satisfaction, rondel rhythm, canal evaluation, industrial craftsmanship

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About this game

Build complete ships by assembling hulls, adding components, hiring crew, and launching them through a canal for evaluation. Shipyard uses a rondel action-selection system where your position determines available actions, and the ship-building puzzle requires collecting the right combination of hull sections, smokestacks, figureheads, and crew. The canal ride at the end evaluates your ships against specific criteria, rewarding balanced construction over pure size.

Build complete shipsCanal evaluation systemRondel action selection

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