Provision your ship in Plymouth Harbor, then secretly deploy your fleet to raid the Spanish Main.
Vibe's take
adventurous anticipation, bluffing tension, dual-phase gameplay, Elizabethan atmosphere
Who it's for
Players who enjoy games that blend resource gathering with bluffing and hidden deployment for dramatic reveals.
Not for you if…
You dislike hidden information or want a game where optimal play can be fully calculated.
Plymouth Harbor, 1572: provision your ship, hire your crew, and set sail for the Spanish Main. Francis Drake is a game of two halves. First, a unique street-phase where players race along the harbor collecting supplies, cannons, and crew, but you can never go back to a spot you passed. Then, a voyage phase where you secretly deploy your ships to raid Spanish ports, trade posts, and treasure galleons. Bluffing about your true targets is half the fun.
Players
Duration
90–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.9 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #751
5.5k ratings
Published
2013
Designed by
Peter Hawes
Published by
Eagle-Gryphon Games, HUCH!, Ystari Games, Kayal Games
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Provision your ship in Plymouth Harbor, then secretly deploy your fleet to raid the Spanish Main.
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