A deck-building shipping empire across the golden age of transatlantic steamships.
Who it's for
Strategy gamers who enjoy deck-building crossed with economic engine games and appreciate real historical detail.
Not for you if…
You want a light or short session, since this runs a full two hours with plenty to track.
Vibe's take
Steady and calculating, closer to a long strategic build-up than a quick skirmish. Every purchase ripples forward, so momentum matters more than any single lucky turn.
Transatlantic puts you at the helm of a shipping company racing the last great age of steam, from Suez in 1869 to the eve of WWI. You buy real historical liners, haul freight, mail, and passengers across the ocean, and build a card engine that grows sharper with every voyage.
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Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.2/10
Rank #2,271
2.0k ratings
Published
2017
Language
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