Serenissima (1st Edition)

In the fourteenth century, the Atlantic was an ocean without end and America was yet to be discovered. The Mediterranean was a sea of great prosperity - the only route between East and West. The greatest fleets of the age battled for the most lucrative trade routes. Venetians, Genoese, Spanish and Turks fought to seize strategic ports on the trade routes of spices, precious gems and gold. Serenissima recreates this era - the golden age, when the Mediterranean was at the center of world trade.In the course of a game players must build galleys, hire crew and buy commodities. Their galleys then sail to other ports to sell their cargo to earn money. The winner must possess the most money together with the most prosperous trading routes. The rules are simple and quick to learn. The game can be enjoyed by both new and experienced players, who will appreciate the depth of thought required to execute the perfect strategy. An elegant game with beautiful components.